---
title: "Award of DCOO-Hospital at Home Evaluation"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000816137"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2026-02-24"
---

# Award of DCOO-Hospital at Home Evaluation

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000816137

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## Summary

The recent procurement process initiated by the Scottish Government for the evaluation of the 'Hospital at Home' service in Scotland has reached the award stage. The contract, valued at £161,500, was signed on 2nd November 2026 and pertains to research and consultancy services, specifically within the domain of social research services and development. KSO Research Limited has been awarded the contract, with the possibility of an extension by six months, no later than 27th October 2027. This procurement is centred within the service industry and underscores the Scottish Government's commitment to enhancing healthcare services through meticulous evaluation processes. The buying organisation is based in Livingston, marking a crucial development in the Scottish healthcare sector.

This evaluation project offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy, particularly those focusing on healthcare assessments and service developments. Businesses with expertise in delivering comprehensive evaluation reports and insights into healthcare services will find this tender advantageous for expanding their portfolio and increasing their impact within the healthcare sector. Organisations capable of aligning with government healthcare strategies and providing robust data-driven solutions will be well-suited to compete, presenting growth opportunities in both contract value and reputation enhancement within public sector engagements.

## Notice

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider to undertake an Evaluation of the Hospital at Home service in Scotland.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550197 |
| 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 | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £161,500 |
| 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 | CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL; FIFE COUNCIL; FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE; NHS LANARKSHIRE; NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT- SASA |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB11 9DB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | Glenrothes Central and Thornton |
| Westminster constituency | Glenrothes and Mid Fife |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 19 |
| Supplier names | 3X1; AECOM; ATKINSREALIS; BLAKE STEVENSON; BMES (SCOTLAND; CAS DUNCAN; COLLECTE LOCALISATION SATELLITES (CLS; CONTINUITY2; CURRIE & BROWN; ECHOMASTER MARINE; FISHER SCIENTIFIC; KSO RESEARCH; LARGS YACHT HAVEN; LIFE TECHNOLOGIES; PLAYSCAPES SCOTLAND; PYE TAIT LTD (TRADING AS PYE TAIT CONSULTING; SCOTFAST; UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE; WATER RESCUE SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2026 at 09:45 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550197

## Notice URLs

- http://https://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/
- http://www.clacks.gov.uk/business/corporateprocurementprocess/
- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- http://www.forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://www.nhsggc.scot/about-us/procurement/
- http://www.nhslanarkshire.org.uk
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk/article/15478/Tenders-and-contracts
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.sepa.org.uk

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