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title: "Promoting responsible behaviour when camping with tents in Scotland"
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# Promoting responsible behaviour when camping with tents in Scotland

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000670973

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is embarking on a research project titled "Promoting responsible behaviour when camping with tents in Scotland." This procurement falls under the services category and is initiated as an open tender with an expected completion date of 31 March 2022. The tender period is active until 15 November 2021, and the procurement is taking place in Edinburgh, UK. The aim of this project is to investigate why some outdoor users adhere to the Scottish Outdoor Access Code, while others engage in irresponsible behaviour, such as littering and inappropriate campfire use.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on environmental research, social behaviour studies, or outdoor activities management. Companies specialising in behavioural research, public policy analysis, or outdoor recreation consultancy may find this project particularly suited to their expertise. Engaging with this procurement can help such businesses expand their portfolios, demonstrate social responsibility, and contribute positively to Scotland's outdoor environment and tourism sector.

## Notice

Introduction 1. The Scottish Government (SG), on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, wishes to commission research to help understand why some outdoor users behave responsibly (in line with the Scottish Outdoor Access Code) while others behave irresponsibly or illegally, when camping with tents. Of particular interest are irresponsible or illegal behaviour such as littering, inappropriate open fires, obstructive car parking, abandoning equipment, leaving human waste, noise and other antisocial behaviour (sometimes collectively referred to as 'dirty camping'). The impacts of this kind of behaviour are wide-ranging, including damage to wildlife, the countryside and other outdoor places, as well as detracting from the overall visitor experience. Growing numbers of visitors (including 'new' outdoor visitors) since Covid-19 restrictions have been lifted have made these problems more acute in many areas. The purpose of this research is to provide information to help SG and NatureScot consider further how to avoid, reduce or mitigate the impacts of this behaviour, and to encourage more positive actions among outdoor users through communications and the positive management of popular areas used for camping in tents. 2. This specification sets out what is required, provides background information on the present understanding of irresponsible behaviour, and some methodological suggestions, but bidders are welcome to propose alternative methods for carrying out this work within the available budget and timescale.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Introduction 1. The Scottish Government (SG), on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, wishes to commission research to help understand why some outdoor users behave responsibly (in line with the Scottish Outdoor Access Code) while others behave irresponsibly or illegally, when camping with tents. Of particular interest are irresponsible or illegal behaviour such as littering, inappropriate open fires, obstructive car parking, abandoning equipment, leaving human waste, noise and other antisocial behaviour (sometimes collectively referred to as 'dirty camping'). The impacts of this kind of behaviour are wide-ranging, including damage to wildlife, the countryside and other outdoor places, as well as detracting from the overall visitor experience. Growing numbers of visitors (including 'new' outdoor visitors) since Covid-19 restrictions have been lifted have made these problems more acute in many areas. The purpose of this research is to provide information to help SG and NatureScot consider further how to avoid, reduce or mitigate the impacts of this behaviour, and to encourage more positive actions among outdoor users through communications and the positive management of popular areas used for camping in tents. 2. This specification sets out what is required, provides background information on the present understanding of irresponsible behaviour, and some methodological suggestions, but bidders are welcome to propose alternative methods for carrying out this work within the available budget and timescale.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV434384 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £38,215 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH11 3XD |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Sighthill/Gorgie |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRITAINTHINKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Nov 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV434384
- 19 Oct 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT430813

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT430813&idx=1
  19th October 2021 - CR/2021/11 - ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT430813
  Promoting responsible behaviour when camping with tents in Scotland - Introduction 1. The Scottish Government (SG), on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, wishes to commission research to help understand why some outdoor users behave responsibly (in line with the Scottish Outdoor Access Code) while others behave irresponsibly or illegally, when camping with tents. Of particular interest are irresponsible or illegal behaviour such as littering, inappropriate open fires, obstructive car parking, abandoning equipment, leaving human waste, noise and other antisocial behaviour (sometimes collectively referred to as 'dirty camping'). The impacts of this kind of behaviour are wide-ranging, including damage to wildlife, the countryside and other outdoor places, as well as detracting from the overall visitor experience. Growing numbers of visitors (including 'new' outdoor visitors) since Covid-19 restrictions have been lifted have made these problems more acute in many areas. The purpose of this research is to provide information to help SG and NatureScot consider further how to avoid, reduce or mitigate the impacts of this behaviour, and to encourage more positive actions among outdoor users through communications and the positive management of popular areas used for camping in tents. 2. This specification sets out what is required, provides background information on the present understanding of irresponsible behaviour, and some methodological suggestions, but bidders are welcome to propose alternative methods for carrying out this work within the available budget and timescale.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV434384
  Promoting responsible behaviour when camping with tents in Scotland - Introduction 1. The Scottish Government (SG), on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, wishes to commission research to help understand why some outdoor users behave responsibly (in line with the Scottish Outdoor Access Code) while others behave irresponsibly or illegally, when camping with tents. Of particular interest are irresponsible or illegal behaviour such as littering, inappropriate open fires, obstructive car parking, abandoning equipment, leaving human waste, noise and other antisocial behaviour (sometimes collectively referred to as 'dirty camping'). The impacts of this kind of behaviour are wide-ranging, including damage to wildlife, the countryside and other outdoor places, as well as detracting from the overall visitor experience. Growing numbers of visitors (including 'new' outdoor visitors) since Covid-19 restrictions have been lifted have made these problems more acute in many areas. The purpose of this research is to provide information to help SG and NatureScot consider further how to avoid, reduce or mitigate the impacts of this behaviour, and to encourage more positive actions among outdoor users through communications and the positive management of popular areas used for camping in tents. 2. This specification sets out what is required, provides background information on the present understanding of irresponsible behaviour, and some methodological suggestions, but bidders are welcome to propose alternative methods for carrying out this work within the available budget and timescale.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000670973

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