--- title: "Award of DLGH-Prevention of Homelessness Duties Pilot Research Case Reference 824285" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000823311" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000823311" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000823311.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000823311.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2026-04-15" --- # Award of DLGH-Prevention of Homelessness Duties Pilot Research Case Reference 824285 Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000823311 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000823311) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000823311.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government has awarded a contract related to "Prevention of Homelessness Duties Pilot Research" as part of the procurement process under the initiative tagged as 'Ask and Act.' This service contract, valued at £146,607, falls within the industry category of research and development, specifically focusing on design and execution. The procurement process is in the award stage as of 15th April 2026, with Ipsos MORI, located in London, designated as the supplier. The project is based in Glasgow, where the Scottish Government operates from Atlantic Quay, providing a partnership environment for implementing the Housing (Scotland) Act 2025. The contract aims at organisational development, focusing on operationalising duties effectively across delivery contexts. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in research within the housing sector, providing scope for growth in organisational capacity and partnership dynamics. Companies with expertise in mixed methods research and implementation-focused learning, especially those with capabilities in workforce management, data handling, and leadership, are well-suited to such contracts. Given its focus on practical application and scalability, the project seeks collaborators who can contribute to robust execution and aid in the development of statutory guidance, thus enabling companies in the services sector to expand their footprint within public sector procurement. ## Notice The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Prevention of Homelessness Duties (Ask and Act) Mixed Methods Pilot Research.This mixed methods research project is intended to generate practical, implementation-focused learning to support the development and national rollout of the Ask and Act duties within the Housing (Scotland) Act 2025.The primary purpose of this commission is to inform decision-making on:- how Ask and Act is most feasibly operationalised across different delivery contexts;- which elements of implementation appear robust and scalable, as opposed to fragile or overly complex; and- what Ask and Act is likely to require in practice in terms of organisational capacity, workforce, data and leadership, partnership working, and resources.The project is not an impact evaluation and is not intended to assess causal effects on homelessness outcomes. Rather, it is a learning and development exercise, focused on understanding how the duties can work well in practice, what helps or hinders effective implementation, and what this implies for statutory guidance, regulations, and implementation support. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553856 | | 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 | 15 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 15 Apr 2026 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £146,607 | | 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; DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL; FIFE COUNCIL; MORAY COUNCIL; NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE; REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND | | Locality | GLENROTHES | | Post town | Kirkcaldy | | Postcode | KY7 5LT | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife | | Local authority | Clackmannanshire | | Electoral ward | Clackmannanshire South | | Westminster constituency | Alloa and Grangemouth | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 9 | | Supplier names | ARC MARQUEES; BOXXE; ENVIROCENTRE; ICECREAM ARCHITECTURE ICE CREAM; IPSOS MORI; MGM TIMBER; P1 CONTRACTORS; RICOH; VENESKY BROWN | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development ## Release History - 15 Apr 2026 at 08:07 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553856 ## Notice URLs - http://www.clacks.gov.uk/business/corporateprocurementprocess/ - http://www.dumgal.gov.uk - http://www.fife.gov.uk - http://www.moray.gov.uk - http://www.nhsggc.scot/about-us/procurement/ - http://www.ros.gov.uk - http://www.scotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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