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title: "Bespoke Market Insights - Scottish Langoustines"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000685649"
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buyer: "SEAFOOD SCOTLAND"
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# Bespoke Market Insights - Scottish Langoustines

Buyer: SEAFOOD SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000685649

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## Summary

Seafood Scotland is seeking a contractor for the project titled "Bespoke Market Insights - Scottish Langoustines" in Edinburgh, UK. This procurement process falls within the services category and aims to generate market intelligence based on recommendations from the Scottish Nephrops industry report. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 28 March 2022. The total contract value is £40,000, and interested suppliers can submit their proposals electronically.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in market research, particularly those with expertise in the seafood industry and international trade analysis. Companies that can provide insights into developing global markets for Scottish langoustines, including logistical considerations and market entry barriers, would be well-suited to compete. This project not only helps enhance the visibility of the Scottish Nephrops fishing and processing sector but also has the potential to foster significant growth avenues for successful bidders.

## Notice

Marine Fund Scotland have provided funding based on the Scottish Nephrops industry report published in September 2021.The funding will allow completion of 7 recommendations and the objectives within those recommendations. As part of the "Developing new Markets" recommendation there is an objective to gather marketing intelligence on new markets including consumer profiles, consumption trends, logistics, in country logistics and trade barriers. This research will help provide understanding and evidence to develop market opportunities for the Scottish langoustine sector. This brief outlines the initial thoughts of what this research could be and some considerations into developing a detailed draft plan in order to find a suitable contractor to deliver the work. The Scottish Nephrops Programme board have allocated the oversight of the "Developing New Markets" Recommendation to a team of industry members. The Scottish Nephrops programme manager, in partnership with the workstream members, will manage the contract once a suitable supplier and quote has been achieved. Whilst the request for this report comes from the Scottish Nephrops report and programme board, it is important to remember the ultimate customer and user of the information is the Nephrops fishing and processing sector, Scotland wide.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Marine Fund Scotland have provided funding based on the Scottish Nephrops industry report published in September 2021.The funding will allow completion of 7 recommendations and the objectives within those recommendations. As part of the "Developing new Markets" recommendation there is an objective to gather marketing intelligence on new markets including consumer profiles, consumption trends, logistics, in country logistics and trade barriers. This research will help provide understanding and evidence to develop market opportunities for the Scottish langoustine sector. This brief outlines the initial thoughts of what this research could be and some considerations into developing a detailed draft plan in order to find a suitable contractor to deliver the work. The Scottish Nephrops Programme board have allocated the oversight of the "Developing New Markets" Recommendation to a team of industry members. The Scottish Nephrops programme manager, in partnership with the workstream members, will manage the contract once a suitable supplier and quote has been achieved. Whilst the request for this report comes from the Scottish Nephrops report and programme board, it is important to remember the ultimate customer and user of the information is the Nephrops fishing and processing sector, Scotland wide.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR442600 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2022 - 31 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | £40,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SEAFOOD SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH28 8PP |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 7 Mar 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR442600

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR442600&idx=1
  7th March 2022 - Contract Brief
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR442600
  Bespoke Market Insights - Scottish Langoustines - Marine Fund Scotland have provided funding based on the Scottish Nephrops industry report published in September 2021.The funding will allow completion of 7 recommendations and the objectives within those recommendations. As part of the "Developing new Markets" recommendation there is an objective to gather marketing intelligence on new markets including consumer profiles, consumption trends, logistics, in country logistics and trade barriers. This research will help provide understanding and evidence to develop market opportunities for the Scottish langoustine sector. This brief outlines the initial thoughts of what this research could be and some considerations into developing a detailed draft plan in order to find a suitable contractor to deliver the work. The Scottish Nephrops Programme board have allocated the oversight of the "Developing New Markets" Recommendation to a team of industry members. The Scottish Nephrops programme manager, in partnership with the workstream members, will manage the contract once a suitable supplier and quote has been achieved. Whilst the request for this report comes from the Scottish Nephrops report and programme board, it is important to remember the ultimate customer and user of the information is the Nephrops fishing and processing sector, Scotland wide.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.seafoodscotland.org
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- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=685649
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

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