--- title: "Provision of Consultation Analyses for the Scottish Sentencing Council" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000799359" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000799359" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000799359.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000799359.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE" published: "2025-09-23" --- # Provision of Consultation Analyses for the Scottish Sentencing Council Buyer: SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000799359 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000799359) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000799359.json) ## Summary The procurement process conducted by the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service focused on the provision of consultation analyses for the Scottish Sentencing Council. Based in Edinburgh, the buying organisation utilised an open procedure for this service contract within the general public services industry, classified under CPV codes such as 79311300. The process has advanced to the award stage with the awarding of the contract on 18th September 2025. The contract, initially spanning two years, includes potential extensions of two additional one-year periods (2+1+1) at the discretion of the SCTS. The initial tender had an award period commencing on 20th June 2025, with bids being assessed on a split criterion of 70% for quality and 30% for price. Both the procurement announcement and the contract completion are linked to Scottish and broader EU legal frameworks, ensuring transparency and compliance with regulations. This tender presents potential business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs providing specialised consultation services. The Diffley Partnership was awarded the principal supplier role, with Wellside Research Ltd as the reserve supplier, both demonstrating their capability to meet the contract's requirements. Businesses equipped with the necessary technical and economic capacity, such as professional indemnity and liability insurance, are well-suited to compete for such tenders. The project's nature, focusing on service provision in general public services, offers a platform for companies to expand their client base and enhance their portfolio in public sector engagements. As the contract allows for electronic submissions and payments, it supports streamlined operations, which could appeal to tech-savvy businesses aiming to integrate modern procurement processes. ## Notice The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) aim to appoint a principle supplier and a reserve supplier to deliver consultation analyses services for the Scottish Sentencing Council (SSC). The contract will have an initial duration of two years, with two one-year optional extensions (2+1+1), taken at SCTS' discretion. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) aim to appoint a principle supplier and a reserve supplier to deliver consultation analyses services for the Scottish Sentencing Council (SSC). The contract will have an initial duration of two years, with two one-year optional extensions (2+1+1), taken at SCTS' discretion. Renewal: 2 x 1-year options to extend ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539776 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 | 23 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 20 Jun 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 18 Sep 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Yes, the re-tender process will most likely begin in winter 2028 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £142,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH11 3XD | | 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 | 2 | | Supplier names | THE DIFFLEY PARTNERSHIP; WELLSIDE RESEARCH | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 72316000 - Data analysis services - 73110000 - Research services - 79311300 - Survey analysis services - 79315000 - Social research services ## Release History - 23 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539776 - 21 May 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530813 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530813 Provision of Consultation Analyses for the Scottish Sentencing Council - The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) aim to appoint a principle supplier and a reserve supplier to deliver consultation analyses services for the Scottish Sentencing Council (SSC). The contract will have an initial duration of two years, with two one-year optional extensions (2+1+1), taken at SCTS' discretion. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539776 Provision of Consultation Analyses for the Scottish Sentencing Council - The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) aim to appoint a principle supplier and a reserve supplier to deliver consultation analyses services for the Scottish Sentencing Council (SSC). The contract will have an initial duration of two years, with two one-year optional extensions (2+1+1), taken at SCTS' discretion. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.diffleypartnership.co.uk/ - http://www.scotcourtstribunals.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000799359 - https://scotcourts.gov.uk/ - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000799359. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000799359.json.