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title: "Award of Edinburgh Economic Needs Study - CT1491"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000776045"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
published: "2024-10-23"
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# Award of Edinburgh Economic Needs Study - CT1491

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000776045

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council has concluded the procurement process for the "Award of Edinburgh Economic Needs Study - CT1491". This process, categorised under services, aimed to appoint a supplier to conduct an Economic Needs Study in support of the City Plan 2040. The study focuses on the demand and supply of various types of floorspace including office, industrial, retail, leisure, and visitor accommodation within Edinburgh. The procurement stage is currently at the Award phase, with the contract being awarded to Ryden. The contract, valued at £109,200, was signed on 10 July 2024 and the tender period ends on 4 December 2025. The primary location for this contract is Edinburgh, and it encompasses economic research and market analysis services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in economic research services and market analysis. Companies specialising in market and economic research, polling, statistics, and economic impact assessment will find this contract beneficial. SMEs and consultancies with expertise in land use planning, demand forecasting, and economic trend analysis would particularly benefit from participating in similar future tenders. The engagement with The City of Edinburgh Council could enhance their portfolio, provide financial growth, and foster long-term relationships with public sector clients.

## Notice

The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) sought to appoint a supplier to undertake an Economic Needs Study to support the preparation of the Evidence Report for the City Plan 2040. This study will provide a comprehensive assessment of the demand and supply for various types of floorspace within Edinburgh, including office, industrial, retail, leisure, and visitor accommodation. It will also review the land use and planning implications of this demand, analyse associated trends and issues, and project future requirements by geographical sub-areas.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516758 |
| 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 | 23 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £109,200 |
| 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 | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL; HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE; NHS HIGHLAND; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND; SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; STIRLING COUNCIL; UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE |
| Locality | AYR |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA7 1DR |
| 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 | 17 |
| Supplier names | ABERCROMBY VENDING; ADDLESHAW GODDARD; AECOM; AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES; AGRICAR; ANDERSON STRATHERN; CONNECTED TRANSPORT PLANNING; D&J TAXIS; DAVID MORTON (LARBERT; EAZY COACH HIRE; ERNST & YOUNG LLP (EY; HARVEY NASH; IPSOS MORI; R B WILSON (ELECTRICAL; RICHARD IRVIN FM; RYDEN; THE COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS EDUCATION & WELLBEING GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics
- 79311400 - Economic research services
- 79311410 - Economic impact assessment

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2024 at 09:16 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516758

## Notice URLs

- http://https://www.socialsecurity.gov.scot/
- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- http://www.dundee.ac.uk
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.hie.co.uk
- http://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.scotborders.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- http://www.stirling.gov.uk

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