--- title: "Award of School Premises Consultation Analysis 2026" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000826971" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000826971" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000826971.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000826971.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2026-04-30" --- # Award of School Premises Consultation Analysis 2026 Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000826971 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000826971) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000826971.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government, based in Glasgow, has completed the award stage for the contract titled "Award of School Premises Consultation Analysis 2026". This procurement falls under the services category and involves social research services. The contract, valued at £17,371, has been awarded to The Lines Between Ltd., located in Edinburgh. The procurement process was direct, awarding the contract to a single supplier without competition. The consultation period began on 16 December 2025 and concluded on 31 March 2026, with the aim of modernising the School Premises Regulations. The award reflects the government's commitment to ensuring that educational infrastructures meet contemporary needs. This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social research and analysis. The focus on consultation analysis offers growth potential for companies adept at handling both quantitative and qualitative data to inform policy-making. Firms with expertise in educational infrastructure and regulation can gain valuable exposure through participation in similar government contracts. Additionally, businesses that can provide high-quality, evidence-based consultation reports are particularly well-suited to compete in this sector, given the emphasis on supporting informed decision-making for regulatory updates. ## Notice The Scottish Government is commissioning analysis of consultation responses to the public consultation on proposed updates to the School Premises (General Requirements and Standards) (Scotland) Regulations 1967. The consultation seeks views on modernising minimum standards for school accommodation, sanitary provision, outdoor space, digital infrastructure, and other premises requirements to reflect current educational needs.This analysis is required to provide a robust evidence base for Ministers' decisions on the future Regulations and to support publication of the Consultation Analysis Report.The consultation opened on 16 December 2025 and closes on 31 March 2026. The contractor will analyse all responses (quantitative and qualitative) and prepare a formal report for publication.The aims are to:- Provide a high-quality, impartial analysis of all responses to the consultation.- Identify key themes, areas of consensus, areas of divergence, and any policy implications.- Support evidence-based decision-making on updating the School Premises Regulations.- Produce a clear, accessible public consultation analysis report.In order to meet the aims set out above, the specific objectives of the work are to:- Process and quality-check all consultation responses.- Conduct thematic analysis of qualitative responses.- Conduct descriptive quantitative analysis of closed-question responses.- Provide breakdowns by respondent type (local authorities, individuals, organisations).- Identify frequently raised issues and minority views.- Prepare a draft and revised full Consultation Analysis Report.- Provide a summary for publication.The scope of the work is:- All consultation questions must be analysed.- Only SG-supplied anonymised datasets will be used.- No engagement with respondents is required.- No analysis using generative AI is permitted.- No additional primary research is included. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554945 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Direct | | Procurement method details | The contract is awarded to a single supplier without competition. | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 30 Apr 2026 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £17,371 | | 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 | THE LINES BETWEEN | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79315000 - Social research services ## Release History - 30 Apr 2026 at 14:30 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554945 ## Notice URLs - http://www.scotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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