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title: "Award of MH-Safe Spaces Social and Economic Case"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000822940"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2026-05-28"
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# Award of MH-Safe Spaces Social and Economic Case

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000822940

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for the "Award of MH-Safe Spaces Social and Economic Case," focusing on evaluating the economic and social impacts of mental health Safe Spaces in Community, Clinical, and Rural settings. The awarded contract is part of a tender process that began on 6th November 2026 and is set to conclude by 6th November 2027. This research falls under the services category, specifically within the CPV classification for the design and execution of research and development. Ipsos MORI, located in London, has been selected as the supplier, with a contract value of £96,375 GBP. The project's main objective is to furnish evidence-based findings that will assist in strategic decision-making regarding the scalability and implementation of Safe Spaces as alternatives to traditional emergency responses in Scotland.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and evaluation services, especially those with expertise in social and economic impact assessments. Companies that can provide robust data analysis and insightful recommendations on public health initiatives are perfectly suited to compete in such projects. The findings from this research can guide future investments and policy adjustments, thus offering the winning supplier a platform to influence critical public health decisions potentially and establish a collaborative relationship with the Scottish Government.

## Notice

The aim of this research is to evaluate the economic and social benefits of mental health Safe Spaces across three settings: Community, Clinical, and Rural. The research should provide robust evidence on cost-effectiveness and value for money, while capturing wider social outcomes. The outcomes from this research will be used to inform local strategic decision-making to assess the potential for increasing the availability of Safe Spaces as a community-based crisis response and/or an alternative to Emergency Departments or psychiatric admission for individuals experiencing mental distress or crisis, where Emergency Department-level clinical intervention is not required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556774 |
| 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 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2027 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 May 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £96,375 |
| 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 |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8LU |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | IPSOS MORI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 28 May 2026 at 13:33 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556774

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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