---
title: "Award of Review of the literature and policy on UK postal services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000717675"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CONSUMER SCOTLAND"
published: "2023-01-19"
---

# Award of Review of the literature and policy on UK postal services

Buyer: CONSUMER SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000717675

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Award of Review of the literature and policy on UK postal services" was initiated by Consumer Scotland. The contract falls under the services category and involves conducting research to provide an evidence base for future advocacy work related to parcels and letters in Scotland. The tender period spans from January 23, 2023, to January 22, 2024. The contract was awarded to EKOS with a value of £32,350. The contract was signed on January 17, 2023, by Consumer Scotland. The location of the buying organization is Meadowbank House, Edinburgh.

This tender presents an opportunity for research and consultancy services businesses interested in supporting Consumer Scotland's advocacy work on postal services in Scotland. Businesses with expertise in research and development consultancy services would be well-suited to bid for this contract. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with the contract already signed. The submission deadline for bids has passed, and EKOS has been selected as the supplier for this contract.

## Notice

The Purchaser has a requirement for research to deliver a desk based literature review to provide Consumer Scotland with an evidence base to inform its future advocacy work in relation to parcels and letters in Scotland. The work is to be split into two milestones, as set out in the ITT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN468991 |
| 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 | 19 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,350 |
| 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 | CONSUMER SCOTLAND |
| Additional buyers | ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL; ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL; CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL; EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL; EDINBURGH NAPIER UNIVERSITY; FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN; NHS LANARKSHIRE; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH; SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT- SASA; THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL; THE JAMES HUTTON INSTITUTE |
| Locality | LOCHGILPHEAD |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA31 8RT |
| 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 | Craigentinny/Duddingston |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 26 |
| Supplier names | ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES; BARDEM; CLARK CONTRACTS; CODECLAN; DUNCAN WEMYSS; EKOS; FISCAL TECHNOLOGIES; FORM BY THOUGHT; HARVEY NASH; INCREMENTAL GROUP; INSIGHT DIRECT (UK; IRVINE PLANT; KICK ICT; KNOXFIELD ESTATE SERVICES; METCRAFT LIGHTING; MHB CONSULTANTS; PROFESSIONAL COST MANAGEMENT GROUP; RAVENHILL; RESEARCH RESOURCE SCOTLAND; RITEMP SERVICES; SCOTGRAIN AGRICULTURE; SOILESSENTIALS; TAKARA BIO EUROPE; UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING - DEMENTIA SERVICES DEVELOPMENT CENTRE; VENESKY BROWN; WE ARE SNOOK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2023 at 11:35 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN468991

## Notice URLs

- http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk
- http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
- http://www.clacks.gov.uk/business/corporateprocurementprocess/
- http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.hutton.ac.uk
- http://www.nhsaaa.net
- http://www.nhslanarkshire.org.uk
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.rbge.org.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/

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