--- title: "Making Climate Futures Real" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000834883" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000834883" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000834883.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000834883.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH" published: "2026-06-17" --- # Making Climate Futures Real Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000834883 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000834883) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000834883.json) ## Summary The University of Edinburgh has initiated a tender process seeking a supplier for the 'Making Climate Futures Real' project, an endeavour commissioned by the Scottish Government. This project falls under the education sector and aims to produce a comprehensive report and actionable recommendations to communicate Scotland's future climate scenarios to the public. The procurement method is an open procedure, with submissions required electronically via PCS-Tender. Located in Edinburgh, this project invites proposals with a submission deadline of 27th July 2026. The contract is valued at £90,000 and anticipates a service delivery focused within Scotland. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in climate communication, consultancy, and research services, particularly those with expertise in public engagement and policy advice. With a robust financial background as stipulated by turnover and insurance requirements, companies can secure this project to strengthen their portfolio in climate-related government partnerships. Additionally, firms with effective supply chain management systems will find this contract aligns well with their operational strengths, given the expectations around prompt supplier payments and sustainable practices. ## Notice The University of Edinburgh is conducting a tender exercise to appoint a Supplier to deliver 'Making Climate Futures Real: how to best communicate to the public what a changing climate means for Scotland.', a ClimateXChange project commissioned on behalf of the Scottish Government. The primary output of this research project will be a report and set of practical recommendations for trusted messengers to communicate effectively to the general public about Scotland's future climate realities. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This Invitation to Tender ("ITT") is for an Open procedure which shall be conducted in accordance with the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016 and Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 to establish a contract. The University of Edinburgh is conducting a tender exercise to appoint a Supplier to deliver 'Making Climate Futures Real: how to best communicate to the public what a changing climate means for Scotland.', a ClimateXChange project commissioned on behalf of the Scottish Government. The primary output of this research project will be a report and set of practical recommendations for trusted messengers to communicate effectively to the general public about Scotland's future climate realities. Further detail is available in Schedule 3 - Statement of Requirements available on PCS- Tender as linked on this notice. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558165 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 17 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 27 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £90,000 | | Lots value | £90,000 | | 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 - 17 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558165 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558165 Making Climate Futures Real - The University of Edinburgh is conducting a tender exercise to appoint a Supplier to deliver 'Making Climate Futures Real: how to best communicate to the public what a changing climate means for Scotland.', a ClimateXChange project commissioned on behalf of the Scottish Government. The primary output of this research project will be a report and set of practical recommendations for trusted messengers to communicate effectively to the general public about Scotland's future climate realities. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.ed.ac.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000834883 - 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-r6ebe6-0000834883. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000834883.json.