---
title: "Award of Qualitative research with part time and disabled students"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000805249"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2025-08-28"
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# Award of Qualitative research with part time and disabled students

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000805249

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## Summary

The Scottish Government, acting on behalf of Scottish Ministers, has recently concluded the procurement process titled "Award of Qualitative Research with Part-Time and Disabled Students." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically research and development consultancy services. The contract was awarded on 28th August 2025, with the procurement process having been initiated as a tender. The esteemed buyer for this project is the Scottish Government itself, located at 5 Atlantic Quay, Glasgow. The procurement stage has advanced to the award phase, with Craigforth Consultancy and Research, based in Stirling, emerging as the supplier. The procurement, which had its tender period starting on 9th January 2025, involves the design and execution of research as part of a consultation focused on part-time study and disabled students.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in research services, especially those with expertise in qualitative studies, consultancy, and educational research. Service providers specialising in innovative research solutions for the education sector could greatly benefit from engaging in such projects. Companies focusing on supporting the needs of part-time and disabled students are particularly well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. Furthermore, firms looking to establish or strengthen a working relationship with the Scottish Government can leverage such opportunities to enhance their market presence and business growth within the public sector landscape.

## Notice

The Scottish Government, on behalf of Scottish Ministers wishes to commission qualitative research with students as part of its consultation on Support for Part-Time Study and Disabled Students.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG538002 |
| 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 | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,986 |
| 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 | PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 7AU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | CRAIGFORTH CONSULTANCY AND RESEARCH; GLOBAL HSE SOLUTIONS; HARVEY NASH; HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT; HOLMES MILLER; SANDERSON GOVERNMENT AND DEFENCE; VENESKY BROWN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 28 Aug 2025 at 18:29 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG538002

## Notice URLs

- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.ros.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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