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title: "Economic Analysis in Support of the Agricultural Reform Programme"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000775747"
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# Economic Analysis in Support of the Agricultural Reform Programme

Buyer: RESAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000775747

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## Summary

The public procurement process, initiated by the Rural and Environmental Science and Analytical Services Division (RESAS) of the Scottish Government, focuses on acquiring economic analysis and modelling services in support of the Agricultural Reform Programme. This procurement falls under the general public services industry category and is specifically aimed at aiding policy development post-EU withdrawal. Key dates include the tender period ending on 17 September 2024, with the contract period starting on 1 October 2024 and ending on 30 September 2025. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, ensuring a transparent and competitive process.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in economic analysis, policy development, and agricultural services. Large-scale enterprises and SMEs alike stand to benefit by contributing to significant governmental policy improvements and showcasing their analytical capabilities. Firms offering robust economic analysis and possessing extensive insurance coverages, such as £5 million in Employer's Liability Insurance, are ideal candidates to compete. Participation in this contract will not only drive business growth but also position the successful bidder as a key player in shaping Scotland's agricultural policy landscape.

## Notice

The Scottish Government's Rural and Environmental Science and Analytical Services Division wishes to procure economic analysis and modelling to support policy development of the Agricultural Reform Programme. Section 2 - Background & Context Following EU withdrawal and cessation of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), the Scottish Government set out its ambitions for future policy in its Vision for Agriculture , its published Route Map and has laid the Agriculture and Rural Communities (Scotland) Bill (hereafter 'The Bill') in Parliament. The Bill will reform how the government will support farming and food production in Scotland, and it will legislate to introduce a new framework of support to replace the current Common Agricultural Policy. It will support the delivery of the Vision for Agriculture and the Route Map, which set out five key outcomes that future policy will aim to deliver.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Section 3 - Scope /Statement of Requirement The supplier will be required to provide economic analysis and modelling to assist Scottish Government analysts with appraisal of policy options against the five key outcomes from the ARP Route Map, as well as business case development. This will support decision-making and the development of future policies within the ARP.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516639 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2024 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £94,612 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RESAS |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH11 3XB |
| 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 | Sighthill/Gorgie |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SRUC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516639
- 21 Aug 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512489

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG512489&idx=1
  21st August 2024 - EOS/003/24 - ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512489
  Economic Analysis in Support of the Agricultural Reform Programme - The Scottish Government's Rural and Environmental Science and Analytical Services Division wishes to procure economic analysis and modelling to support policy development of the Agricultural Reform Programme. Section 2 - Background & Context Following EU withdrawal and cessation of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), the Scottish Government set out its ambitions for future policy in its Vision for Agriculture , its published Route Map and has laid the Agriculture and Rural Communities (Scotland) Bill (hereafter 'The Bill') in Parliament. The Bill will reform how the government will support farming and food production in Scotland, and it will legislate to introduce a new framework of support to replace the current Common Agricultural Policy. It will support the delivery of the Vision for Agriculture and the Route Map, which set out five key outcomes that future policy will aim to deliver.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516639
  Economic Analysis in Support of the Agricultural Reform Programme - The Scottish Government's Rural and Environmental Science and Analytical Services Division wishes to procure economic analysis and modelling to support policy development of the Agricultural Reform Programme. Section 2 - Background & Context Following EU withdrawal and cessation of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), the Scottish Government set out its ambitions for future policy in its Vision for Agriculture , its published Route Map and has laid the Agriculture and Rural Communities (Scotland) Bill (hereafter 'The Bill') in Parliament. The Bill will reform how the government will support farming and food production in Scotland, and it will legislate to introduce a new framework of support to replace the current Common Agricultural Policy. It will support the delivery of the Vision for Agriculture and the Route Map, which set out five key outcomes that future policy will aim to deliver.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.puubliccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000775747

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