---
title: "Award of Evaluability Assessment - No One Left Behind (Re-tender)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000816215"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2026-01-23"
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# Award of Evaluability Assessment - No One Left Behind (Re-tender)

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000816215

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## Summary

The Scottish Government's Office of the Chief Economic Adviser has recently awarded a contract for an evaluability assessment of the 'No One Left Behind' approach. This procurement process, categorised under 'services', specifically focuses on economic and social research services. The award stage concluded on 6 January 2026, with the evaluation intended to enhance the government's employability strategy. The contract was competitively tendered with bids received, and has been awarded to Alma Economics, based in London. The buying organisation overseeing this is the Scottish Government, located in Glasgow, highlighting their ongoing commitment to advancing economic research within the region.

This tender offers significant opportunities for organisations specialising in research services, particularly those experienced in economic and social assessments. Businesses with capabilities in conducting comprehensive evaluability studies can leverage this type of public procurement to expand their portfolio and influence policy outcomes. The contract, valued at £49,000, could serve as a foundation for further collaborations with government entities, benefiting businesses by enhancing their visibility and expertise in public sector projects.

## Notice

The Scottish Government (Employability Division and Office of the Chief Economic Adviser) wishes to commission an evaluability assessment of the No One Left Behind approach.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547961 |
| 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 | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,000 |
| 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; EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL; FIFE COUNCIL; NHS LANARKSHIRE; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT- SASA |
| Locality | HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH41 3HA |
| 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 | Almond |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 12 |
| Supplier names | A M PHILLIP TRUCKTECH; ALMA ECONOMICS; BMES (SCOTLAND; CITY PLUMBING SUPPLIES HOLDINGS; CLARK CONTRACTS; COVENTRY FOR FENCING; D&J TAXIS; PS PARTNERSHIPS & CONSULTANCY; SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES; TENANTS INFORMATION SERVICE; TETRA TECH RPS ENERGY; UK PLUMBING SUPPLIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79311400 - Economic research services
- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2026 at 16:47 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547961

## Notice URLs

- http://www.clacks.gov.uk/business/corporateprocurementprocess/
- http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk
- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- http://www.nhslanarkshire.org.uk
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk/article/15478/Tenders-and-contracts
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk

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