---
title: "Award of DLEARN-Doran Review Research"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000826803"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2026-07-28"
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# Award of DLEARN-Doran Review Research

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000826803

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for research services under the "Award of DLEARN-Doran Review Research" project. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting social research services. Conducted by the Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate, the contract has been initiated as a tender and is currently in the award stage. The research focuses on learning provisions for children and young people with complex additional support needs. This project is part of the Scottish Government Social Research and Analysis Framework, with the tender period running from 8th January 2026 to 8th January 2027. The contract allows for a possible extension of six months, potentially concluding by 1st February 2028. The procurement method utilised was a call-off from Lot 3 of the said framework.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for firms specialising in social research services, particularly those with expertise in educational and support needs for youth. Businesses equipped with the capacity to deliver comprehensive research and analysis can leverage this tender to establish a strong foothold within governmental projects. The National Centre for Social Research has been selected as the supplier, indicating the demand for highly tailored research services. Companies with a background in education policy research, or those looking to extend their service offerings into social analytics for governmental bodies, would benefit from participating in similar future tenders. Given the scale and scope of this project, it provides a platform for suppliers to demonstrate their capability and drive growth through involvement in state-level research initiatives.

## Notice

The Scottish Government has a requirement for research related to the Doran Review- Learning provision for children and young people with complex additional support needs. This is a call off from Lot 3 - Social Research Lot of the Scottish Government Social Research and Analysis Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561069 |
| 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 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2027 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £120,000 |
| 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 | LHC PROCUREMENT GROUP FOR THE SCOTTISH PROCUREMENT ALLIANCE (SPA) |
| Locality | LIVINGSTON |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH54 8AF |
| 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 East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | 3X1; GRAHAM + SIBBALD PROPERTY CONSULTANTS; NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH; SSG SUPPORT SERVICES GROUP; TCS RESPONSE; WATTS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2026 at 14:37 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561069

## Notice URLs

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

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