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title: "Research project to review and consider the impact and reinvestment of increased building warrant fee rates in Scotland"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000796898"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2025-06-18"
---

# Research project to review and consider the impact and reinvestment of increased building warrant fee rates in Scotland

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000796898

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Scottish Government as the buying organisation for a research project titled "Research project to review and consider the impact and reinvestment of increased building warrant fee rates in Scotland." This falls under the services category and is conducted using an open procedure, offering electronic submission. The initiative took place in Livingston, Scotland, and the procurement stage has transitioned from tender to award phase. The contract was officially signed on 29th May 2025, following the closing of the tender period on 19th May 2025, with an awarded contract value of £45,550. Optimal Economics emerged as the successful bidder, securing the opportunity to pursue this project.

This tender offers businesses within the consulting and economic analysis sector an opportunity for growth, particularly those with expertise in financial impact assessments and public sector consultancy. SMEs like Optimal Economics are well-suited to compete in such tenders, showcasing their capacity to deliver tailored solutions for public service reinvestment strategies. Engaging in this contract can provide valuable exposure and experience in collaborating with government bodies, fostering credibility and opening doors for future procurement opportunities within the public domain.

## Notice

This project will review and consider the impact and reinvestment of increased building warrant fee income in Scotland. Review the blanket fee increase adopted for the 3-year fee model and assess if this is suitable for all verifiers.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The aim of this project is to review and consider the impact and reinvestment of increased building warrant fee income in Scotland. Review the blanket fee increase adopted for the 3-year fee model and assess if this is suitable for all verifiers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532882 |
| 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 | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 May 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,999 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £45,550 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | N/A |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OPTIMAL ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532882
- 24 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528869

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR528869&idx=1
  24th April 2025 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR528869&idx=2
  24th April 2025 - Scottish Government Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528869
  Research project to review and consider the impact and reinvestment of increased building warrant fee rates in Scotland - This project will review and consider the impact and reinvestment of increased building warrant fee income in Scotland. Review the blanket fee increase adopted for the 3-year fee model and assess if this is suitable for all verifiers.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532882
  Research project to review and consider the impact and reinvestment of increased building warrant fee rates in Scotland - This project will review and consider the impact and reinvestment of increased building warrant fee income in Scotland. Review the blanket fee increase adopted for the 3-year fee model and assess if this is suitable for all verifiers.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000796898
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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