--- title: "ACRD Final Evaluation" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000827758" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000827758" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000827758.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000827758.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-03-26" --- # ACRD Final Evaluation Buyer: ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000827758 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000827758) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000827758.json) ## Summary Aberdeen City Council is the buying organisation for the procurement process titled "ACRD Final Evaluation" within the general public services category. Located in Aberdeen, Scotland, this planned procurement is currently at the planning stage. It involves consultancy services for delivering a tiered final evaluation suitable for deal closure. The council is conducting market research to understand market capability, refine the scope, and inform its procurement strategy. Feedback is sought on two options: with or without economic benefits modelling. Although this is not a call for competition, it serves as a precursor to a future tender. The publication date for this procurement notice is 26th March 2026, with further notice expected by 1st May 2026. This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in economic modelling and evaluation services. It is particularly suited for businesses that can offer strategic insights and detailed financial analysis. Firms with expertise in the classifications identified, such as business and management consultancy services and economic evaluation, will find this project advantageous for expanding their portfolio in municipal consultancy. Companies stationed or operating within the Aberdeen region might have logistical benefits due to the project's location requirements. Overall, participation in this process could facilitate substantial business growth through the expansion of services tailored for public sector procurement projects. ## Notice Aberdeen City Council (ACC) is undertaking market research ahead of a planned tender process for consultancy services to deliver a tiered Final Evaluation suitable for Deal Closure. This RFI is issued to understand market capability, refine the scope, and inform the forthcoming procurement strategy. We are looking for feedback on two Options: Option 1 - With the economic benefits modelling Option 2 - Without the economic benefits modelling This is not a call for competition and responses will not be scored. Suppliers will not be excluded from any future tender based on their response. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Aberdeen City Council (ACC) is undertaking market research ahead of a planned tender process for consultancy services to deliver a tiered Final Evaluation suitable for Deal Closure. This RFI is issued to understand market capability, refine the scope, and inform the forthcoming procurement strategy. We are looking for feedback on two Options: Option 1 - With the economic benefits modelling Option 2 - Without the economic benefits modelling This is not a call for competition and responses will not be scored. Suppliers will not be excluded from any future tender based on their response. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552611 | | 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 | 26 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 May 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | ABERDEEN | | Post town | Aberdeen | | Postcode | AB16 5GB | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | | Local authority | Aberdeen City | | Electoral ward | Midstocket/Rosemount | | Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North | | Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 66171000 - Financial consultancy services - 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 79311400 - Economic research services - 79311410 - Economic impact assessment - 79313000 - Performance review services - 79411100 - Business development consultancy services ## Release History - 26 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552611 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR552611&idx=1 26th March 2026 - ACRD Final Evaluation - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552611 ACRD Final Evaluation - Aberdeen City Council (ACC) is undertaking market research ahead of a planned tender process for consultancy services to deliver a tiered Final Evaluation suitable for Deal Closure. This RFI is issued to understand market capability, refine the scope, and inform the forthcoming procurement strategy. We are looking for feedback on two Options: Option 1 - With the economic benefits modelling Option 2 - Without the economic benefits modelling This is not a call for competition and responses will not be scored. Suppliers will not be excluded from any future tender based on their response. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000827758 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=827758 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000827758. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000827758.json.