---
title: "Consumer Scotland - Data Appraisal for Affordability"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000822174"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
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# Consumer Scotland - Data Appraisal for Affordability

Buyer: CONSUMER SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000822174

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Consumer Scotland - Data Appraisal for Affordability" involved tendering for services related to appraising data issues concerning household income and health status. The contracting authority, Consumer Scotland, located in Edinburgh, UK, procured these services via an open procedure. The contract was awarded to Policy in Practice, a London-based SME. This procurement falls under the industry category of general public services. The contract began on 17th December 2025 and is slated to run for four months, completing by 31st March 2026. The process is at the award and contract stage, reflecting the completion of procurement and commencement of services.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in data analysis and research services, particularly those experienced in handling household and health data. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and companies capable of delivering pragmatic data solutions are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The procurement emphasises the growing demand for expert data services within public sector schemes aimed at improving affordability for households, providing fertile ground for business growth in the data appraisal sector.

## Notice

The aim of this research is to appraise the pragmatic issues involved in using various sources of data on household income and health status as part of future affordability schemes. The contract will be for a period of 4 months and end on 31st March 2026 unless the Contract is terminated or until satisfactory completion of services, whichever is sooner.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The aim of this research is to appraise the pragmatic issues involved in using various sources of data on household income and health status as part of future affordability schemes. The contract will be for a period of 4 months and end on 31st March 2026 unless the Contract is terminated or until satisfactory completion of services, whichever is sooner.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548415 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 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 | £25,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CONSUMER SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 5HD |
| 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 | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | POLICY IN PRACTICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548415

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548415
  Consumer Scotland - Data Appraisal for Affordability - The aim of this research is to appraise the pragmatic issues involved in using various sources of data on household income and health status as part of future affordability schemes. The contract will be for a period of 4 months and end on 31st March 2026 unless the Contract is terminated or until satisfactory completion of services, whichever is sooner.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000822174
- https://consumer.scot/
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/courts-and-tribunals/courts-tribunals-and-office-locations/find-us/glasgow-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court/

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