---
title: "Award of Validation of Nowcasting Model"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000832450"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000832450.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2026-07-20"
---

# Award of Validation of Nowcasting Model

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000832450

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## Summary

The Scottish Government, headquartered in Glasgow, has awarded a contract within the services industry category for the "Validation of Nowcasting Model." This procurement process, falling under the award stage, involves data analysis services with a Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) code of 72316000. The procurement commenced with the tender phase and reached an award decision on 20th July 2026. The contract is set to continue until the tender period ends on 8th October 2026. The award, valued at £13,750, was granted to Edinburgh Innovations, located in Edinburgh.

This tender creates growth opportunities for service providers specialising in data analysis and related services, particularly those with the capability to implement advanced models and analytics. Companies adept in nowcasting and forecasting solutions can benefit from the increasing demand for precision in economic modelling services. Small to medium enterprises with expertise in cutting-edge data interpretation methods are well-suited to compete in similar procurements that may arise in the future, enhancing their business profiles and market reach.

## Notice

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Validation of Nowcasting Model.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560518 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,750 |
| 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 | CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL; REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND; SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY; THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 7AU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Govan |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow South West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 11 |
| Supplier names | ARCADIS; ATKINSRÉALIS; CRAIGFORTH CONSULTANCY AND RESEARCH; EDINBURGH INNOVATIONS; HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT; HERMES EQUITY OWNERSHIP SERVICES; HOWELL MARINE CONSULTING; INSIGHT DIRECT (UK; PROGRESSIVE PARTNERSHIP; UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE; VENESKY BROWN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72316000 - Data analysis services

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2026 at 15:27 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560518

## Notice URLs

- http://www.clacks.gov.uk/business/corporateprocurementprocess/
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.ros.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.spa.police.uk

## Provenance

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