--- title: "Understanding Eco-Distress & Communicating Climate-Related Uncertainty to Decision Makers" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000834803" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000834803" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000834803.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000834803.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH" published: "2026-06-18" --- # Understanding Eco-Distress & Communicating Climate-Related Uncertainty to Decision Makers Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000834803 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000834803) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000834803.json) ## Summary The University of Edinburgh is seeking tenders for a project titled "Understanding Eco-Distress & Communicating Climate-Related Uncertainty to Decision Makers." The procurement process is classified under the Education industry and takes place in Edinburgh, Scotland (UKM75). It is currently at the Tender stage, with an open procedure being used. The submission deadline for electronic submissions is set for 28th July 2026 at 12:00 PM. The awarded contract is expected to commence on the same date. The total estimated value of the tender is £166,750, with the project divided into two lots focusing on eco-distress among young people and a framework for uncertainty analysis and communication. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education, environmental consultancy, and communication strategies. Companies with expertise in understanding youth mental health or developing decision-making frameworks, particularly in environmental and agricultural sectors, stand to benefit. As the project requires a comprehensive approach to managing eco-distress and uncertainty analysis, consulting firms or academic institutions that can provide robust solutions and demonstrate experience in similar projects would be well-positioned to compete effectively in this tender. ## Notice The University of Edinburgh invites you to tender for the provision of: "Understanding Eco-Distress & Communicating Climate-Related Uncertainty to Decision Makers." This requirement is divided into two lots: Lot 1: Understanding eco-distress in Scotland's young people. Lot 2: Developing a practical framework for uncertainty analysis and communication. ### Lot Information Understanding eco-distress in Scotland's young people. Lot 1: Understanding eco-distress in Scotland's young people. The work will help support the development of (a) approaches to better understand 'eco-distress' among YP in Scotland and (b) support the development of effective communication and engagement with YP, mitigating 'eco-distress' and reducing the risks to poor mental health and wellbeing outcomes. Developing a practical framework for uncertainty analysis and communication. Developing a practical framework for uncertainty analysis and communication: to develop a practical framework for uncertainty analysis and communication to support decision-making in Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture (ENRA) science areas within the Scottish Government. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558270 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £166,750 | | Lots value | £166,750 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH1 1HT | | 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 | TLM75 City of Edinburgh | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79310000 - Market research services ## Release History - 18 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558270 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558270 Understanding Eco-Distress & Communicating Climate-Related Uncertainty to Decision Makers - The University of Edinburgh invites you to tender for the provision of: "Understanding Eco-Distress & Communicating Climate-Related Uncertainty to Decision Makers." This requirement is divided into two lots: Lot 1: Understanding eco-distress in Scotland's young people. Lot 2: Developing a practical framework for uncertainty analysis and communication. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.ed.ac.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000834803 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## 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-r6ebe6-0000834803. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000834803.json.