---
title: "Celtic Framework - External Advisers - Direct Award - Order Form - Qi Consulting"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000827344"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2026-03-24"
---

# Celtic Framework - External Advisers - Direct Award - Order Form - Qi Consulting

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000827344

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has announced the planned tender for the "Celtic Framework - External Advisers - Direct Award - Order Form - Qi Consulting," with a focus on assurance activities. This procurement process falls under the industry category of services, particularly environmental protection, with a regional relevance to the UKM area. This procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with key documentation published on 24th March 2026. Interested parties should note that further notices are anticipated by 24th April 2026, and the tender is backed by a budget of £9,000. The Scottish Government, located in Glasgow, acts as the central purchasing body, offering direct contact via their email at joanne.farnan@gov.scot.

This tender presents an opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in environmental assurance to establish a working relationship with the Scottish Government. Businesses that excel in providing expert advisory services and have experience in public sector engagements would be well-suited to compete for this procurement. With a focused scope on providing external advisory services, firms with comprehensive knowledge in compliance and environmental regulations will find this tender conducive to growth. The direct award methodology suggests a streamlined procurement process, allowing qualified businesses to quickly secure contracts and further enhance their portfolio in government contracting.

## Notice

Assurance activity

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552338 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice |
| 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 | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH6 6QQ |
| 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 | Leith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212200 - Internal audit services

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552338

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR552338&idx=1
  24th March 2026 - Celtic Framework - External Advisers - Direct Award - Order Form - Qi Consulting.docx
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR552338&idx=2
  24th March 2026 - 1b - SGTC2 Services - 25 February 2021.pdf
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552338
  Celtic Framework - External Advisers - Direct Award - Order Form - Qi Consulting - Assurance activity

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000827344
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=827344

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