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title: "Award of Scotland 5G Centre Evaluation - Qualitative Research"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000802322"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2025-09-17"
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# Award of Scotland 5G Centre Evaluation - Qualitative Research

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000802322

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## Summary

The Scottish Government, located at 5 Atlantic Quay, Glasgow, has completed an award for the tender titled "Award of Scotland 5G Centre Evaluation - Qualitative Research." This project, classified under research and development services, falls within the services industry category. The procurement process has progressed to the Award stage as of 17th September 2025. The initiative, which involves evaluating the Scotland 5G Centre's engagement and impact, is a part of the government's commitment to advancing 5G connectivity across Scotland.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those focusing on telecommunications and technology sectors. It is an ideal chance for companies with expertise in qualitative research and 5G technology to collaborate with public sector authorities. The awarded contract to EKOS underscores the competitive bidding environment and highlights potential growth for businesses capable of delivering robust, analytical insights into strategic technology frameworks. With bids ranging from £28,400 to £33,075, firms with competitive pricing and expertise in similar projects could find valuable opportunities in future government-linked evaluations and technology assessments.

## Notice

The Scotland 5G Centre (S5GC) is Scotland's national hub for accelerating the deployment and adoption of 5G connectivity across industry and public sectors. The aim of the work specified here is to provide the Scottish Government with timely, robust information on the impact of the Centre's engagement with organisations in Scotland, and to support an assessment of the implementation and delivery of the Centre.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539436 |
| 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 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 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 | 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; FALKIRK COUNCIL; FIFE COUNCIL; FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND; MORAY COUNCIL; NATIONAL GALLERIES OF SCOTLAND; NHS TAYSIDE; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; PUBLIC HEALTH SCOTLAND; REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT- SASA; SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | PERTH |
| Post town | Perth |
| Postcode | PH1 5PH |
| 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 | 38 |
| Supplier names | ACE TAXIS PERTH; AKHTER COMPUTERS; APEM; ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES; ATKINSREALIS; AVISON YOUNG (UK; BARNETT WADDINGHAM; BRB ELECTRICAL; CRAIGFORTH CONSULTANCY AND RESEARCH; DATAVITA; DECIDING MATTERS; EKOS; ELEVATOR; ELIS; FISHERS SERVICES; GCU; GMG CONTRACTORS; GTR CONTRACTS; HAGS-SMP; HARVEY NASH; HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT; HEARTS & MINDS; IPSOS MORI; JUMP RESEARCH; LEITH CREATIVE AGENCY LTD (T/A LEITH AGENCY; MAM CONTRACTING; SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES; SCOT J C B; SMITH AND SONS COACHES; SOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS / GIS247; THE LINES BETWEEN; THE MEDIA SHOP SCOTLAND; THINKPROJECT; THOMAS & ADAMSON INTERNATIONAL; TONY WEIR CONTRACTOR; TRIANGLE CONSULTING SOCIAL ENTERPRISE; VENESKY BROWN; VENESKY-BROWN RECRUITMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2025 at 16:23 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539436

## Notice URLs

- http://historicenvironment.scot
- http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.falkirk.gov.uk
- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- http://www.moray.gov.uk
- http://www.nationalgalleries.org
- http://www.nhstayside.scot.nhs.uk
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.ros.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- https://publichealthscotland.scot/

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