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title: "Award of CT1704 LEZ Market Research"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000826323"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-21"
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# Award of CT1704 LEZ Market Research

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000826323

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council recently conducted an award process for a contract titled "Award of CT1704 LEZ Market Research." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on market research services to evaluate the effectiveness of the city’s Low Emission Zone. The buying organisation is represented by both The City of Edinburgh Council and the Scottish Police Authority, with a tender period that began on 7th January 2026. The procurement was initiated through a mini competition under the Scottish Government Marketing Services Framework Agreement, Lot 5: Market Research Services. The award, tagged on 21st July 2026, was valued at £87,840 and was ultimately granted to Progressive Partnership based in Edinburgh, confirming their role as the supplier for this contract.

This contract presents robust opportunities for businesses that specialise in market research services, particularly those keen on engaging with public sector initiatives focused on environmental and urban development. Companies like Progressive Partnership that possess expertise in data analysis and survey execution for government projects would find such tenders beneficial for business growth. Organisations that can effectively align their services with government sustainability goals, leveraging frameworks like the Scottish Government Marketing Services, are well-positioned to compete and contribute to impactful civic projects similar to the LEZ initiative. This also highlights the importance of forming strategic partnerships and maintaining competitiveness through recognised frameworks to access significant public sector contracts.

## Notice

The City of Edinburgh Council wishes to appoint a Provider to conduct a market research survey to assess the city's effectiveness of the Low Emission Zone (LEZ).A mini competition will be conducted via Scottish Government Marketing Services Framework Agreement, Reference: SP-21-017, Lot 5: Market Research Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560587 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £87,840 |
| 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 | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL; REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 7AU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Govan |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow South West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | ATKINSRÉALIS; CRAIGFORTH CONSULTANCY AND RESEARCH; HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT; HERMES EQUITY OWNERSHIP SERVICES; HOWELL MARINE CONSULTING; INSIGHT DIRECT (UK; PROGRESSIVE PARTNERSHIP; UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2026 at 13:43 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560587

## Notice URLs

- http://www.clacks.gov.uk/business/corporateprocurementprocess/
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.ros.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.spa.police.uk

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