---
title: "Research Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000794954"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000794954.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND LTD"
published: "2025-04-01"
---

# Research Services

Buyer: SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000794954

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Skills Development Scotland Ltd, a non-departmental public body based in Glasgow, pertains to research services aimed at supporting the senior leadership team in customer support. This contract falls under the 'Education' industry category and follows a limited procurement method through Crown Commercial Services' Gcloud 14 framework. The procurement stage is at the award stage, with the contract having been signed on 19th February 2025. The completion of the process was on 1st April 2025, addressing the procurement needs within the UKM region.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those with strong capabilities in customer support and leadership consultancy. Large enterprises such as Gartner U.K. Limited, which was awarded the contract valued at GBP 91,300, would find such opportunities beneficial for expanding their service offerings in the education sector. Due to the limited procurement method and the Gcloud 14 framework, businesses familiar with these processes and guidelines would be well-suited to compete effectively.

## Notice

Research to support senior leadership team in customer support

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Research to support senior leadership in customer support. Please note that as this requirement was procured through Gcloud 14, the award criteria is different to the options that are available through PCS. The Gcloud 14 process was followed as per the Crown Commercial Services guidelines

### Procurement Information

This requirement was procured through Crown Commercial Services, Gcloud 14 therefore it was not necessary to publish. The buying process was followed as per Gcloud 14 guidelines

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527251 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £91,300 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND LTD |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 1DY |
| 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 East |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527251

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527251
  Research Services - Research to support senior leadership team in customer support

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000794954
- https://skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk

## Provenance

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