---
title: "Award of Draft National Planning Framework 4 - Engagement"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000674240"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2021-12-20"
---

# Award of Draft National Planning Framework 4 - Engagement

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000674240

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## Summary

The procurement process is conducted by the Scottish Government, focusing on the title "Award of Draft National Planning Framework 4 - Engagement," which falls under the services category, specifically related to research and development services. The procurement stage has reached the Award phase, with the tender period having started on 13th December 2021 and concluded on 28th February 2022. The awarded contract, signed on 14th December 2021, holds a value of £19,300 and involves the delivery of facilitated online discussions aimed at engaging stakeholders regarding the draft National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4). This initiative is based in Scotland, particularly concerning policy development related to planning frameworks.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialised in public engagement, online facilitation, and research consultancy services. Companies that have experience in conducting stakeholder consultations or digital engagement strategies would be well-positioned to compete for similar future tenders. The procurement method used indicates a structured approach to obtaining services, appealing to firms with a proven track record in delivering comprehensive stakeholder engagement projects within the public sector.

## Notice

This project will deliver of a series on facilitated open invitation online discussions, to give stakeholders opportunities to hear more about the content of draft NPF4; to ask questions about the process of developing NPF4; and with a focus on how to respond to the consultation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC436325 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,300 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Additional buyers | CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL; EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL; FIFE COUNCIL; FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN; NHS LANARKSHIRE; NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; SASA SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE; SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND; THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOTHWELL |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G71 8BB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | Glenrothes Central and Thornton |
| Westminster constituency | Glenrothes and Mid Fife |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 29 |
| Supplier names | ACT FIRE CONSULTANCY; AECOM; AIRE VALLEY GAS LTD T/A RECOVERCYL; AMEY OW; ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES; BOXXE; CIPFA; CONTRACT BUILDING SERVICES (SCOTLAND; D.N. MUNRO PLANT HIRE; DUNCAN WEMYSS; HARVEY NASH; ICD; INSOURCE MEDICARE; JGM - JOHN G MACKINTOSH; KEVIN MURRAY ASSOCIATES; MARK GARRICK; MEDINET; MURRAY FORESTRY; OLYMPUS KEYMED; OUTDOOR FIRST AID; PAGODA PUBLIC RELATIONS; PERTEMPS RECRUITMENT PARTNERSHIP; PHOENIX SOFTWARE; QUEST (SCOTLAND; RAVENHILL; SCMG; SICO EUROPE; SWECO; VENESKY BROWN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2021 at 16:31 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC436325

## Notice URLs

- http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://https://www.socialsecurity.gov.scot/
- http://www.clacks.gov.uk/business/corporateprocurementprocess/
- http://www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- http://www.nhsaaa.net
- http://www.nhslanarkshire.org.uk
- http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.scotcourtstribunals.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk

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