---
title: "Invitation to tender - Provision of research on rapid localised population growth"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000750823"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
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published: "2023-11-17"
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# Invitation to tender - Provision of research on rapid localised population growth

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000750823

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has issued an invitation to tender for the provision of research on rapid localised population growth. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage with a deadline for submission of bids by December 1, 2023, and an award period starting on the same day. The contract is valued at £20,000 GBP and falls under the 'services' category. The opportunity is open for electronic submissions and is targeted at businesses interested in conducting research and analysis on population trends in Scotland and Nordic cities.

This tender by the Scottish Government presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in research and analysis services to engage in exploring localised population growth phenomena in Edinburgh and Nordic cities. Businesses capable of providing detailed comparative analyses and insights into policy responses to rapid population growth will find this tender suited for their expertise. The procurement method is an open procedure, ensuring fair access for interested businesses to compete for fulfilling the research requirements outlined by the buying organization.

## Notice

To produce a comparative summary analysis of local population trends in Edinburgh and comparable Nordic cities, examining similarities and differences in their experience of 'rapid localised population growth'; and to gain a detailed understanding of approaches taken to respond to/address this phenomenon in the Nordics, drawing out learning that might be applicable to the Scottish context (and vice versa).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Research and analysis exploring the phenomenon of, and policy responses to 'rapid localised population growth' in Scotland and in the Nordics.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV492967 |
| 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 | 17 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | £20,000 |
| 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 | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8EA |
| 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 | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 17 Nov 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV492967

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV492967&idx=1
  17th November 2023 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV492967
  Invitation to tender - Provision of research on rapid localised population growth - To produce a comparative summary analysis of local population trends in Edinburgh and comparable Nordic cities, examining similarities and differences in their experience of 'rapid localised population growth'; and to gain a detailed understanding of approaches taken to respond to/address this phenomenon in the Nordics, drawing out learning that might be applicable to the Scottish context (and vice versa).

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## Provenance

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