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title: "Award of NSS08825 Market Research Services for Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000802136"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)"
published: "2025-07-28"
---

# Award of NSS08825 Market Research Services for Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS)

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000802136

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Market Research Services for the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) has reached the award stage as of 28th July 2025. The buying organisation, The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), located in Edinburgh, is facilitating this contract. The tender, identified as NSS08825, falls under the services industry category with a primary focus on market and economic research, polling, and statistics, as well as advertising and marketing services. The awarded contract, valued at £35,590, is part of the Scottish Government Framework Agreement Ref: SP-21-017, specifically within Marketing Services Lot 5. This stage signifies the conclusion of competitive bidding, where Progressive Partnership has been awarded the contract. The procurement was initiated under the 'tender' type and adheres to government procedures for transparency and efficiency.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in market research and analysis, particularly those that provide quantitative and qualitative research services. Organisations adept in supporting healthcare initiatives, especially those related to maintaining blood supplies, are well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future, given the specific industry requirements outlined by NSS. Participation in such tenders can foster business growth by aligning services with public sector needs, thus enhancing reputation and expanding market presence. Progressive Partnership's success demonstrates a growing potential for niche service providers to collaborate with NHS NSS, opening pathways for further engagement in government contract opportunities in the marketing and research domain.

## Notice

The SNBTS is looking to award a single order call-off contract for the provision of Market Research Services in accordance with the Scottish Government Framework Agreement Ref: SP-21-017, Marketing Services Lot 5. The successful bidder will be required to undertake both quantitative and qualitative market research to support the work of SNBTS in maintaining blood supplies to NHS Scotland.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535549 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,590 |
| 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 | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS) |
| Additional buyers | EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL; FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; NHS FIFE; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8LU |
| 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 | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 11 |
| Supplier names | DUNSTON (SHIP REPAIRS; ECHOVIEW SOFTWARE; GALLOWAY DRAINAGE SUPPLIES; HARVEY NASH; JACKSON TRAWLS; MERRITT-HARRISON CATERING CONSULTANCY; PROGRESSIVE PARTNERSHIP; THE LINES BETWEEN; TURNER & TOWNSEND; WALKER FIRE (UK; YOUTH SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics
- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2025 at 10:44 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535549

## Notice URLs

- http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk
- http://www.nhsfife.org
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk

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