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title: "Socio-economic assessment of private mooring licence holders and constituted Mooring Associations"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000685201"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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buyer: "CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND"
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# Socio-economic assessment of private mooring licence holders and constituted Mooring Associations

Buyer: CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000685201

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Socio-economic assessment of private mooring licence holders and constituted mooring associations" is being conducted by Crown Estate Scotland, located in Edinburgh, UK. This process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract awarded to Tourism Resources Company on 20 April 2022, valued at £16,700. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the initial tender, which invited participation from potential suppliers, closed on 25 March 2022. This initiative aligns with the objective of understanding the socio-economic contributions of the private moorings sector to Scotland's sustainable development goals.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in social and economic research, particularly those specialising in assessments related to environmental impacts, economic growth, and community welfare. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in conducting comprehensive studies, statistical analysis, or community engagement initiatives would be well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. Engaging in such contracts can further enhance their visibility and reputation within the public sector, ultimately supporting their growth and development in this competitive field.

## Notice

Crown Estate Scotland operates a seabed licensing scheme for private mooring holders and constituted Mooring Associations. The scheme is operated by Bidwells, Crown Estate Scotland's outsourced property manager for marine leisure seabed agreements. This socio-economic study is being undertaken to research and report on the contribution the the private moorings sector makes to Scottish Government sustainable development goals in the context of Crown Estate Scotland's statutory duties under Section 11 of the Crown Estate Scotland Act 2019.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Crown Estate Scotland is seeking to appoint a specialist for a one-off contract to undertake a socio-economic assessment study of the contribution the private moorings sector makes to the most relevant sustainable development goals in Scotland. The main objectives are to: - Research, quantify and report on the contribution the private moorings sector makes to economic development on a local, regional, and national scale. - Research, quantify and report on the contribution the private moorings sector makes to social wellbeing on a local, regional, and national scale. Further information on the two sustainability goals listed above and their application in the context of the Scottish Crown Estate can be found in section 4 of the Scottish Government's Strategic Management Plan for Crown Estate Scotland. The successful bidder will be expected to gather new data from seabed mooring licence holders and representative organisations alongside 'desk based' research. The final report should include the method and rationale for the data collection and conclusions reached, and a statistical analysis with confidence levels. The total number of moorings licensed under the scheme varies from year to year, but the current number and geographical distribution by Local Authority jurisdiction are provided in the ITT. Further information on Crown Estate Scotland's mooring licensing scheme and an asset profile for moorings and marina agreements can be found here: https://www.crownestatescotland.com/scotlands-property/coastal/marine-leisure

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR446748 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | 18 Apr 2022 - 1 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | £20,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £16,700 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH3 9GL |
| 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 | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TOURISM RESOURCES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics
- 98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations
- 98133100 - Civic betterment and community facility support services
- 98360000 - Marine services
- 98361000 - Aquatic marine services
- 98362000 - Port management services
- 98362100 - Marine-base support services

## Release History

- 25 Apr 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR446748
- 4 Mar 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR442500

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR442500&idx=1
  4th March 2022 - Related Policies
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR442500&idx=2
  4th March 2022 - Invitation to Tender Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR442500
  Socio-economic assessment of private mooring licence holders and constituted Mooring Associations - Crown Estate Scotland operates a seabed licensing scheme for private mooring holders and constituted Mooring Associations. The scheme is operated by Bidwells, Crown Estate Scotland's outsourced property manager for marine leisure seabed agreements. This socio-economic study is being undertaken to research and report on the contribution the the private moorings sector makes to Scottish Government sustainable development goals in the context of Crown Estate Scotland's statutory duties under Section 11 of the Crown Estate Scotland Act 2019.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR446748
  Socio-economic assessment of private mooring licence holders and constituted Mooring Associations - Crown Estate Scotland operates a seabed licensing scheme for private mooring holders and constituted Mooring Associations. The scheme is operated by Bidwells, Crown Estate Scotland's outsourced property manager for marine leisure seabed agreements. This socio-economic study is being undertaken to research and report on the contribution the the private moorings sector makes to Scottish Government sustainable development goals in the context of Crown Estate Scotland's statutory duties under Section 11 of the Crown Estate Scotland Act 2019.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://crownestatescotland.com/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000685201
- https://www.crownestatescotland.com/scotlands-property/coastal/marine-leisure
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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