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title: "Consumers in Vulnerable Circumstances Research"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000768188"
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buyer: "CONSUMER SCOTLAND"
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# Consumers in Vulnerable Circumstances Research

Buyer: CONSUMER SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000768188

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## Summary

Consumer Scotland has awarded a contract for the "Consumers in Vulnerable Circumstances Research," focusing on the general public services industry category within the UK, particularly Scotland (region UKM). This contract to Thinks Insight and Strategy (Britain Thinks) Limited aims to deliver two to four social research projects annually, detailing the experiences of consumers in vulnerable circumstances. Commissioned through an open procedure, the contract commenced on 23rd August 2024 and will run for twelve months, with an option to extend until August 2027. The project addresses essential engagement activities, including facilitating workshops and lived experience inputs, with a funding value of approximately £400,000 GBP. The procurement stage is completed, with critical dates including the announcement of the award on 13th September 2024 and prior submission deadlines on 12th July 2024.

This tender for social research presents an excellent growth opportunity for SMEs and organisations specialising in data collection, analysis, and community engagement within public services. With a substantial contract value and the possibility of extensions, businesses capable of providing high-quality, evidence-based insights into vulnerable consumer behaviour are well-positioned to compete. The project’s focus on practical engagement and lived experiences also invites collaboration with entities that have strong local connections and expertise in workshop facilitation. As the awarded contract is under a central purchasing body in Edinburgh, businesses in relevant fields may leverage this contract to expand their service offerings and establish a foothold in government-related research initiatives.

## Notice

Consumer Scotland wishes to commission a single supplier to deliver two to four social research projects per year relating to the experiences of consumers living in vulnerable circumstances in Scotland. The contract may also be used to provide support with Consumer Scotland's other engagement activities with consumers in vulnerable circumstances such as organising and facilitating lived experience input to a specific activity such as a workshop.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Consumer Scotland wishes to commission a single supplier Service Provider to deliver two to four social research projects per year relating to the experiences of consumers living in vulnerable circumstances in Scotland. The contract may also be used to provide support with Consumer Scotland's other engagement activities with consumers in vulnerable circumstances such as organising and facilitating lived experience input to a specific activity such as a workshop. The contract is expected to commence at the beginning of August 2024 for a period of twelve (12) months. An option to extend the period of the contract until August 2027 has been included under clause 4.2 of the Terms and Conditions.

Renewal: The contract is expected to commence at the beginning of August 2024 for a period of twelve (12) months. An option to extend the period of the contract until August 2027 has been included under clause 4.2 of the Terms and Conditions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514203 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 | 13 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | £400,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £400,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CONSUMER SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 7AU |
| 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THINKS INSIGHT AND STRATEGY (BRITAIN THINKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514203
- 7 Jun 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN506941

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN506941&idx=7
  7th June 2024 - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN506941&idx=4
  7th June 2024 - Form of Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN506941&idx=5
  7th June 2024 - Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN506941&idx=6
  7th June 2024 - Statement of Requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN506941&idx=1
  7th June 2024 - Covering Letter and Contents
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN506941&idx=2
  7th June 2024 - Instructions to Tenderers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN506941&idx=3
  7th June 2024 - Evaluation Guide and Award Criteria
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN506941
  Consumers in Vulnerable Circumstances Research - Consumer Scotland wishes to commission a single supplier to deliver two to four social research projects per year relating to the experiences of consumers living in vulnerable circumstances in Scotland. The contract may also be used to provide support with Consumer Scotland's other engagement activities with consumers in vulnerable circumstances such as organising and facilitating lived experience input to a specific activity such as a workshop.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514203
  Consumers in Vulnerable Circumstances Research - Consumer Scotland wishes to commission a single supplier to deliver two to four social research projects per year relating to the experiences of consumers living in vulnerable circumstances in Scotland. The contract may also be used to provide support with Consumer Scotland's other engagement activities with consumers in vulnerable circumstances such as organising and facilitating lived experience input to a specific activity such as a workshop.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000768188
- https://consumer.scot/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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