---
title: "Award of Gate 0 Review of the Deposit Return Scheme (Celtic Framework)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000834507"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2026-07-14"
---

# Award of Gate 0 Review of the Deposit Return Scheme (Celtic Framework)

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000834507

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## Summary

The Scottish Government, located in Glasgow, has awarded a contract under the tender title "Award of Gate 0 Review of the Deposit Return Scheme (Celtic Framework)." This procurement process, dated 14th July 2026, falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on system quality assurance assessment and review services. The tender was initiated directly and is tagged at the award stage. The procurement was methodologically non-competitive, with the contract awarded to a single supplier, Quo Imus Limited (trading as Qi Consulting) from Norwich, for the role of review team leader for a strategic assessment over a period of 4.5 days. The total contract value is £4,455. 

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services within strategic assessments and quality assurance. Firms with expertise in conducting detailed review processes and offering strategic advice to government projects could be well-suited for future opportunities in this domain. With a focus on direct procurement, companies that can establish strong relationships with public sector buyers like the Scottish Government might find such contracts beneficial for expanding their service offerings and demonstrating their unique value in non-competitive award scenarios.

## Notice

1 external adviser to carry out the role of review team leader for a Gate 0 Review (Strategic Assessment) of the Deposit Return Scheme4.5 days: made up of 1/2 day preparation, 1 day reading, and 3 day review.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560088 |
| 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 | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,455 |
| 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 | ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL; REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND; THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8BG |
| 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 | 4 |
| Supplier names | ARJO; QUO IMUS LIMITED (TRADING AS QI CONSULTING; ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS; VENESKY BROWN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2026 at 14:03 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560088

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.ros.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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