---
title: "Award of CT1699 Visitor Levy Research"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000830918"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-08-05"
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# Award of CT1699 Visitor Levy Research

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000830918

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council has awarded a contract to Jump Research for the project titled "Award of CT1699 Visitor Levy Research." This procurement is in the services category, specifically focusing on market research services. Conducted through a mini competition under the Scottish Government Marketing Services Framework Agreement, the process utilised a lot-based approach, specifically Lot 5: Market Research Services. The procurement stage was at the award phase as of 5th August 2026. The project aims to assess the expected impacts of the Visitor Levy on residents, visitors, and local businesses within Edinburgh, with the tender initially opened on 7th January 2026. NHS Lanarkshire and APS Safety Systems Ltd were other parties involved but not awarded.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in market research, particularly those with expertise in assessing policy impacts on communities. Companies looking to diversify their portfolio within the public sector or those interested in expanding their services in Edinburgh could benefit. The collaboration with public authorities like The City of Edinburgh Council may also provide avenues for future contracts and networking opportunities within the Scottish Government frameworks. Suitable contenders are those with a proven track record in providing thorough and insightful market analysis, capable of delivering actionable insights to both public authorities and local stakeholders.

## Notice

The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) appointed a Service Provider to conduct a market research surveys to monitor and assess expected impacts from the Visitor Levy on residents, visitors and local businesses within the City of Edinburgh.A mini competition was 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=AUG561619 |
| 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 | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £231,120 |
| 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 | NHS LANARKSHIRE; 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 | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | APS SAFETY SYSTEMS; JUMP RESEARCH; THE LINES BETWEEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2026 at 09:30 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561619

## Notice URLs

- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.nhslanarkshire.org.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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