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title: "Award of Consultation Analysis - Restraint and Seclusion"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000831432"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2026-06-03"
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# Award of Consultation Analysis - Restraint and Seclusion

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000831432

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has successfully concluded the public procurement process titled "Award of Consultation Analysis – Restraint and Seclusion" under the industry category of social research services. The contracting process was managed by the Directorate for Mental Health, NCS Development and Social Care, located at 5 Atlantic Quay, Glasgow. The award stage was reached on 3rd June 2026, following the tender period that commenced on 6th February 2026. This procurement, executed via a direct procurement method, involved awarding a contract without competition, with the location of interest being in Scotland. The main supplier awarded was The Lines Between Ltd., based in Edinburgh.

This tender offers a noteworthy opportunity for businesses specialising in social research services, particularly those with expertise in consultation analysis. The contract aims to provide comprehensive analysis to inform revisions to the Code of Practice concerning restraint and seclusion, which could support a wide array of services focused on safe practices within care settings. Businesses possessing capabilities in conducting timely and robust analytical studies would find such opportunities immensely beneficial. Companies that can deliver results that strengthen protections for individuals under care could leverage this contract to establish a valuable partnership with the Scottish Government, illustrating their commitment to enhancing social care standards.

## Notice

The aim of the work specified here is to provide the Scottish Government with timely, robust analysis of responses to a public consultation on proposed guidance intended to support safe, lawful and rights based practice. The consultation responses will inform revisions to the Code of Practice, with the aim of strengthening protections for people receiving care and treatment while supporting staff and services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557172 |
| 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 | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,950 |
| 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 | EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL; MORAY COUNCIL; NHS TAYSIDE; NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; PERTH AND KINROSS COUNCIL; REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT - SASA |
| Locality | PERTH |
| Post town | Perth |
| Postcode | PH1 5PH |
| 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 | 17 |
| Supplier names | ARNEIL JOHNSTON; ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES; ATKINSRÉALIS; BB7 CONSULTING; BUCHER MUNICIPAL; COMMUTAPORTS; D&J TAXIS; HARVEY NASH; HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT; HEALTH EDGE SOLUTIONS; PORTAKABIN; RITEMP SERVICES; SANDERSON GOVERNMENT AND DEFENCE; SCOT J C B; THE LINES BETWEEN; VENESKY BROWN; WEGO BUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2026 at 10:40 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557172

## Notice URLs

- http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk
- http://www.moray.gov.uk
- http://www.nhstayside.scot.nhs.uk
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk/article/15478/Tenders-and-contracts
- http://www.ros.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk

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