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title: "Award of PROVISION OF RESEARCH: SCOTTISH TRADE IN SERVICES"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000800143"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2025-07-17"
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# Award of PROVISION OF RESEARCH: SCOTTISH TRADE IN SERVICES

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000800143

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## Summary

The Scottish Government recently concluded an award stage for a services procurement titled "Provision of Research: Scottish Trade in Services." The aim is to address data gaps in Scottish trade services statistics by offering forward-looking analysis of global and key trends. Located in Glasgow, this contract involves qualitative desk-based research and seeks to enhance understanding of service exports from Scotland. The procurement falls under the category of "Social research services" with a CPV code of 79315000 and is set to conclude by 2nd January 2026. The contract has been awarded to Fraser of Allander, University of Strathclyde, signifying the end of the tendering process.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses that specialize in data analysis, economic research, and consultancy, particularly those focusing on international trade services and statistics. Companies skilled in providing insights related to global market trends and export analysis would find this contract particularly relevant. The focus on Scottish sectors also offers niche opportunities for businesses familiar with the local economic landscape, enhancing their profile in public-sector collaborations.

## Notice

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Research: Scottish Trade in Services. The contract is to find (shorter-term) solutions to data gaps in services trade statistics and research to enhance our understanding of relevant and key trends in Scotland's trade in services. Given that current insights are based on Export Statistics Scotland (ESS) 2021, there is clear need for up-to-date, forward-looking analysis that examines the global trends in services while providing insights into Scotland's key service exports. The research is expected to be desk based and qualitative in nature and focus on current and future growth opportunities within Scottish sectors.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534943 |
| 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 | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,955 |
| 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 | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Additional buyers | EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL; FIFE COUNCIL; FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY; NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN; NHS FIFE; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND; SCOTTISH BORDERS HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD; SCOTTISH FORESTRY; STIRLING COUNCIL; THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS) |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8LU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM94 South Ayrshire |
| Local authority | South Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Maybole, North Carrick and Coylton |
| Westminster constituency | Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 30 |
| Supplier names | ADAMSONS DRINKS; ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES; BRB ELECTRICAL; CACKETTE PROJECTS; CONSILIUM CONTRACTING SERVICES; DUNSTON (SHIP REPAIRS; ECHOVIEW SOFTWARE; EKOS; ELA ELECTRICAL; ELITE TRAINING AND CONSULTANCY (SCOTLAND; FARID HILLEND ENGINEERING; FRASER OF ALLANDER, UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE; GALLOWAY DRAINAGE SUPPLIES; GEORGE MAC AULAY; HARVEY NASH; HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT; JACKSON TRAWLS; MAM CONTRACTING; MERRITT-HARRISON CATERING CONSULTANCY; MORGAN HUNT; OPTIMAT; PROGRESSIVE PARTNERSHIP; SC039144; THE LINES BETWEEN; TOGETHER (SCOTTISH ALLIANCE FOR CHILDREN'S RIGHTS; TRANTER; TURNER & TOWNSEND; WALKER FIRE (UK; WILLIAM YULE & SON; YOUTH SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2025 at 16:12 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534943

## Notice URLs

- http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk
- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- http://www.https://www.gcu.ac.uk/aboutgcu/services-and-facilities/finance/procurement
- http://www.nhsaaa.net
- http://www.nhsfife.org
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.ros.gov.uk
- http://www.sbha.org.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.stirling.gov.uk

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