---
title: "Award of Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry: Research Commission"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000679734"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2022-01-24"
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# Award of Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry: Research Commission

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000679734

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has recently awarded a contract titled "Award of Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry: Research Commission". This procurement falls within the services category, specifically social research services, and is based in Scotland. The tender period commenced on 24 January 2022 and concluded on 25 February 2022. The tender process was initiated to address the research needs related to the Covid-19 Inquiry, with a range of bids submitted during the tender phase.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in research and academic consultancy. Companies such as universities and research institutions would be well-suited to participate in future tenders of a similar nature, especially those with a focus on social sciences or public health. Engaging in these contracts not only enhances the organisations' portfolios but also contributes to vital public service projects that address community and governmental needs.

## Notice

See attached notice for details

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438514 |
| 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 | 24 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | CLOCH HOUSING ASSOCIATION; EDUCATION SCOTLAND; FIFE COUNCIL; FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; GLASGOW CLYDE COLLEGE; NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN; NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; PUBLIC HEALTH SCOTLAND; SASA SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY; SOCIAL CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE); THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL; THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | LIVINGSTON |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH54 6GA |
| 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 | Almond |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 43 |
| Supplier names | ABILITYNET; ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES; ATKINS; AVISON YOUNG (UK; BAYNES TAYPORT TAXIS; CASTLEVIEW PLANT; CORPORATE TAXIS DUNFERMLINE; CUPAR TAXIS; DECODE CYBER SOLUTIONS; DELOITTE; DISABILITY EQUALITY SCOTLAND; EDEN UK CLINICAL SERVICES; EVERWARM; FISHER SCIENTIFIC; GORA TAXIS; HARS CARS; HARVEY NASH; JEAN MCHALE; KIA MOTORS; L&D PLUMBING & TILING SERVICES; LOCKIT SAFE; LORIEN RESOURCING; M&H CONTRACTS; MAM CONTRACTING; MORTON FRASER; MOVIN SOUND DISCOS PARTY/MINIBUS; OA LABS; PAULS TAXI; PEOPLE ASSET MANAGEMENT; PERTEMPS RECRUITMENT PARTNERSHIP; RHINOWASH; RICARDO-AEA; SILVERMAPLE; SMART TRAVEL; ST ANDREWS AIRPORT TRANSFER; STONE TECHNOLOGIES LTD TRADING AS STONE GROUP; THE COURT OF EDINBURGH NAPIER UNIVERSITY; TRYHACKME; UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE BUSINESS SCHOOL; UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH; UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW; UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS; VENESKY BROWN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2022 at 15:28 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438514

## Notice URLs

- http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://www.careinspectorate.gov.scot
- http://www.clochhousing.org.uk
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/
- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- http://www.glasgowclyde.ac.uk
- http://www.highland.gov.uk/
- http://www.nhsaaa.net
- http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.spa.police.uk

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