---
title: "Restricting Promotions - Mystery Shopper Research 2022"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000683646"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2022-04-08"
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# Restricting Promotions - Mystery Shopper Research 2022

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000683646

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is currently engaged in an open procurement process titled "Restricting Promotions - Mystery Shopper Research 2022," aimed at researching pricing and placement marketing strategies used by out-of-home businesses in Scotland. This tender, valued at £49,000, is focused on strategies related to food and drink high in fat, sugar, or salt. The tender period concluded on 17th March 2022, with the award date being the same. The research is classified under the main category of services and is based in Glasgow, with delivery addresses across the UKM region.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in market research, especially those experienced in the food and beverage sector. Companies that can provide insights into marketing strategies, consumer behaviour, and pricing trends would be well-suited to compete for this type of research contract. As the Canadian Government explores innovative marketing solutions, firms offering those services have the potential to grow their business by aligning with public sector needs through such tenders.

## Notice

RESEARCH TO UNDERSTAND PRICE AND PLACEMENT MARKETING STRATEGIES USED WITHIN PREMISES AND ONLINE BY OUT OF HOME BUSINESSES IN SCOTLAND

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government wish to commission research to understand the current landscape of price and placement marketing strategies used within premises and online by out of home (OOH) businesses in Scotland. 'Out of home' refers to any food or drink bought and eaten away from home, including 'on the go', and any takeaway or home delivered food. Out of home does not include retail grocery shopping. The particular focus is on promotions used on food and drink high in fat, sugar or salt (HFSS).

Renewal: optional extension of one month, subject to terms and condition change to contract requirement clause.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445647 |
| 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 | 8 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,000 |
| Lots value | £49,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £49,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8LU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IPSOS MORI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445647
- 17 Feb 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB441001

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB441001&idx=1
  17th February 2022 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB441001
  Restricting Promotions - Mystery Shopper Research 2022 - RESEARCH TO UNDERSTAND PRICE AND PLACEMENT MARKETING STRATEGIES USED WITHIN PREMISES AND ONLINE BY OUT OF HOME BUSINESSES IN SCOTLAND
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445647
  Restricting Promotions - Mystery Shopper Research 2022 - RESEARCH TO UNDERSTAND PRICE AND PLACEMENT MARKETING STRATEGIES USED WITHIN PREMISES AND ONLINE BY OUT OF HOME BUSINESSES IN SCOTLAND

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/Selling/supplier-enquiries
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/sheriff-court/find-a-court
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000683646

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