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title: "International Research Project"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000792620"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE"
published: "2025-08-05"
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# International Research Project

Buyer: SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000792620

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## Summary

Scottish Enterprise, a regional agency based at Atrium Court, Glasgow, initiated a procurement process for an "International Research Project" under the services category. The procurement follows an open procedure, aiming to appoint a single supplier for qualitative international market research to evaluate marketing strategies. The tender, classified under economic affairs, is relevant for climate change actions and required bidders to submit a Climate Change Plan. This contract started on 20 May 2025 and is scheduled to run until 19 December 2025, with an optional extension until 19 March 2026. Key deadlines included the tender submission closing on 16 April 2025, and the contract was awarded to Urban Foresight from Dundee, signed on 2 June 2025, with a value of approximately GBP 63,697 excluding VAT. 

This tender presents viable opportunities for SMEs, especially those involved in market research and consultancy services. With Scottish Enterprise focusing on enhancing its marketing campaign's reach and effectiveness internationally, businesses adept in global market analytics stand to benefit significantly by engaging in such projects. Opportunity for growth is particularly high for suppliers capable of providing innovative solutions that align with sustainability goals, as the project integrates climate change considerations. Companies aiming to expand in governmental contracts and keen on offering competitive electronic submissions in line with Scottish procurement expectations would find this project well-suited to their expertise.

## Notice

The purpose of this ITT is to appoint a single supplier to undertake qualitative international market research to allow us to evaluate the effectiveness of our marketing campaign approach and to better understand our international target audiences, as set out below, to Scottish Enterprise. It is anticipated that the contract will start on 20 May 2025 for a period of 7 months to 19 December 2025 with the option to extend for 1 period of 3 months to 19 March 2026. The value of the contract is expected to be in the region of between GBP68,000 and GBP83,333 excluding VAT.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this ITT is to appoint a single supplier to undertake qualitative international market research to allow us to evaluate the effectiveness of our marketing campaign approach and to better understand our international target audiences, as set out below, to Scottish Enterprise. It is anticipated that the contract will start on 20 May 2025 for a period of 7 months to 19 December 2025 with the option to extend for 1 period of 3 months to 19 March 2026. The value of the contract is expected to be in the region of between GBP68,000 and GBP83,333 excluding VAT.

Renewal: It is anticipated that the contract will start on 20 May 2025 for a period of 7 months to 19 December 2025 with the option to extend for 1 period of 3 months to 19 March 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536189 |
| 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 | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £83,333 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £63,697 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE |
| Additional buyers | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 6HQ |
| 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | URBAN FORESIGHT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536189
- 26 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526804

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526804&idx=7
  9th April 2025 - Full response to Tender Query No. 12
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526804&idx=1
  26th March 2025 - P25-0086 - Invitation to Tender (ITT)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526804&idx=2
  26th March 2025 - P25-0086 - ITT - Appendix 1 - Off Payroll Working Rules Outcome
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526804&idx=3
  26th March 2025 - P25-0086 - ITT - Appendix 2 - Tender Response Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526804&idx=4
  26th March 2025 - P25-0086 - ITT - Appendix 3 - Monitoring Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526804&idx=5
  26th March 2025 - P25-0086 - ITT - Appendix 4 - Information Security Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526804&idx=6
  26th March 2025 - SPD - Bidder 'Relevant Contract' Climate Change Plan Template
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526804
  International Research Project - The purpose of this ITT is to appoint a single supplier to undertake qualitative international market research to allow us to evaluate the effectiveness of our marketing campaign approach and to better understand our international target audiences, as set out below, to Scottish Enterprise. It is anticipated that the contract will start on 20 May 2025 for a period of 7 months to 19 December 2025 with the option to extend for 1 period of 3 months to 19 March 2026. The value of the contract is expected to be in the region of between GBP68,000 and GBP83,333 excluding VAT.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536189
  International Research Project - The purpose of this ITT is to appoint a single supplier to undertake qualitative international market research to allow us to evaluate the effectiveness of our marketing campaign approach and to better understand our international target audiences, as set out below, to Scottish Enterprise. It is anticipated that the contract will start on 20 May 2025 for a period of 7 months to 19 December 2025 with the option to extend for 1 period of 3 months to 19 March 2026. The value of the contract is expected to be in the region of between GBP68,000 and GBP83,333 excluding VAT.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000792620
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/courts-and-tribunals/courts-tribunals-and-office-locations/find-us/glasgow-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court/
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/glasgow-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court
- https://www.scottish-enterprise.com/help/contact-us

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