---
title: "International evidence on the potential role of fiscal levers to deliver reductions in greenhouse reductions"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000732946"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2023-07-24"
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# International evidence on the potential role of fiscal levers to deliver reductions in greenhouse reductions

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000732946

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has awarded a contract for the project titled "International evidence on the potential role of fiscal levers to deliver reductions in greenhouse reductions" to Air Quality Consultants. The procurement stage is in the award phase, with the contract signed on 20th July 2023. The project falls under the services category and aims to assess the international evidence on using fiscal levers to reduce emissions. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the location of the project is in Edinburgh, UK.

This public procurement opportunity initiated by the University of Edinburgh creates avenues for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the environmental consultancy sector. Businesses offering expertise in greenhouse gas reduction strategies, fiscal policy analysis, and research services are well-suited to compete for this tender. The contract is expected to facilitate knowledge exchange on emission reduction strategies, providing an opportunity for successful bidders to contribute to the global sustainability agenda.

## Notice

ClimateXChange wishes to commission research to provide an overview of the international evidence on the potential for fiscal levers (defined as including taxes, levies and charges) to deliver reductions in emissions

### Lot Information

Lot 1

ClimateXChange wishes to commission research to provide an overview of the international evidence on the potential for fiscal levers (defined as including taxes, levies and charges) to deliver reductions in emissions. The research aims to assess current knowledge and evidence on using fiscal levers to reduce carbon emissions through studies of existing and proposed international examples.. The work is commissioned on behalf of the Scottish Government. The ownership of the research material including the final report and any data produced as a result of the research lies with ClimateXChange on behalf of Scottish Ministers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL484389 |
| 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 | 24 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,000 |
| Lots value | £65,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £58,737 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AIR QUALITY CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL484389
- 24 May 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY479172

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY479172&idx=7
  25th May 2023 - LIT0719 ITT PCS
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY479172&idx=8
  25th May 2023 - LIT0719 ITT PCS
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY479172&idx=3
  24th May 2023 - Schedule 5 Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY479172&idx=4
  24th May 2023 - Schedule 6 Form of Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY479172&idx=5
  24th May 2023 - Schedule 7 Freedom of Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY479172&idx=6
  24th May 2023 - Schedule 8 Supply Chain Code of Conduct
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY479172&idx=1
  24th May 2023 - STANDARD TERMS & CONDITIONS RELATING TO THE PURCHASE 2018
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY479172&idx=2
  24th May 2023 - Schedule 4 - Pricing
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY479172
  International evidence on the potential role of fiscal levers to deliver reductions in greenhouse reductions - ClimateXChange wishes to commission research to provide an overview of the international evidence on the potential for fiscal levers (defined as including taxes, levies and charges) to deliver reductions in emissions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL484389
  International evidence on the potential role of fiscal levers to deliver reductions in greenhouse reductions - ClimateXChange wishes to commission research to provide an overview of the international evidence on the potential for fiscal levers (defined as including taxes, levies and charges) to deliver reductions in emissions

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000732946
- https://www.ed.ac.uk

## Provenance

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