--- title: "Award of Advisory Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000804145" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000804145" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000804145.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000804145.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2025-07-14" --- # Award of Advisory Services Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000804145 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000804145) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000804145.json) ## Summary The procurement process led by the Scottish Government, located at 5 Atlantic Quay, Glasgow, revolves around the award of a contract titled "Award of Advisory Services." This contract, specifically in the services industry category, was intended to engage a supplier for business services including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The procurement method utilised was direct, with the contract granted to FRP Advisory without a competitive tender process. This contract is currently in the award stage, and the tender period is set to end on 8th November 2025, providing a clear timeline for project completion. This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in advisory services and those with expertise in delivering business services as classified by CPV code 79000000. The direct award of this contract to a sole supplier like FRP Advisory suggests a strong alignment in specialised capabilities. Businesses seeking similar contracts should focus on showcasing niche expertise and establishing direct connections with key stakeholders within purchasing organisations like the Scottish Government's Culture and External Affairs department, which is underscored by their role in this procurement process. ## Notice Please see attached invitation to quote for more details. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534632 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Direct | | Procurement method details | The contract is awarded to a single supplier without competition. | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 14 Jul 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £9,940 | | 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; OUTDOOR ACCESS TRUST FOR SCOTLAND; 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); UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G2 8LU | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City | | Local authority | Dundee City | | Electoral ward | West End | | Westminster constituency | Dundee Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 40 | | Supplier names | ADAMSONS DRINKS; AMD CONTRACT SERVICES; ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES; BRB ELECTRICAL; BRIGHTWORK; BUILDING RESEARCH ESTABLISHMENT; CACKETTE PROJECTS; CLARK CONTRACTS; 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; FRP ADVISORY; GALLOWAY DRAINAGE SUPPLIES; GEORGE MAC AULAY; HARVEY NASH; HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT; JACKSON TRAWLS; MAM CONTRACTING; MERRITT-HARRISON CATERING CONSULTANCY; MORGAN HUNT; MUNRO CIVIL ENGINEERING; OPTIMAL ECONOMICS; OPTIMAT; PROGRESSIVE PARTNERSHIP; PYE TAIT CONSULTING; SC039144; SOLWAY PLANT HIRE; THE LINES BETWEEN; THE UNION ADVERTISING AGENCY; 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 - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 14 Jul 2025 at 14:09 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534632 ## 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.outdooraccesstrustforscotland.org.uk - 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 - http://www.strath.ac.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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