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title: "Award of Consultation Analysis for Nephrops Fisheries Management Plans (MS-P-0488)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000835829"
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published: "2026-07-27"
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# Award of Consultation Analysis for Nephrops Fisheries Management Plans (MS-P-0488)

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000835829

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## Summary

The Scottish Government, based at the Marine Laboratory in Aberdeen, has awarded a contract for the analysis of Nephrops Fisheries Management Plans (FMPs) consultation. This project, titled "Award of Consultation Analysis for Nephrops Fisheries Management Plans (MS-P-0488)," falls under the services category with a focus on social research services. The consultation process ran from 25 March to 17 June 2026, and the findings will aid in finalising policy developments. The procurement, now in the award stage, will see the results incorporated into the FMPs by the end of 2026. The award, valued at £9,347.50, has been granted to The Lines Between Ltd., located in Edinburgh.

This tender offers excellent opportunities for businesses specialising in social research, particularly those experienced in fisheries management and policy analysis. Companies with expertise in data analysis and public consultation will find this contract type rewarding, as it contributes to shaping significant policy decisions. The Scottish Government's support for engaging precise and informed analysis ensures that experienced businesses in the field have the potential to grow through such targeted projects. With future policy developments in consideration, similar projects will likely arise, presenting growth opportunities for adept firms in this sector.

## Notice

The Scottish Government (SG), on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, wishes to commission analysis of the Nephrops Fisheries Management Plans (FMPs) consultation which runs from 25 March until 17 June 2026.The findings of the analysis will be used to help Scottish Government finalise policy and refine the proposed package of "policies" and underpinning actions for inclusion in the Nephrops FMPs ahead of publication by the end of 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560949 |
| 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 | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,347 |
| 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 | LHC PROCUREMENT GROUP FOR THE SCOTTISH PROCUREMENT ALLIANCE (SPA); NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE; REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND |
| Locality | LIVINGSTON |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH54 8AF |
| 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 | Craigentinny/Duddingston |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 10 |
| Supplier names | 3X1; ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES; GRAHAM + SIBBALD PROPERTY CONSULTANTS; HYPOSTYLE DESIGNS; NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH; SSG SUPPORT SERVICES GROUP; TCS RESPONSE; THE LINES BETWEEN; TURNER & TOWNSEND; WATTS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2026 at 12:45 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560949

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ros.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scottishprocurement.scot

## Provenance

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