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title: "Transport Inequalities Research"
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# Transport Inequalities Research

Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000835857

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## Summary

The Argyll and Bute Council is currently in the tender stage for a procurement process titled "Transport Inequalities Research” in the public service industry category. This opportunity is aimed at commissioning research to address transport-related inequalities within the Argyll and Bute area, with the procurement method being open procedure. Key dates to note include the tender period closing on 17th July 2026, at 17:00 BST, and the award period starting on 20th July 2026, at 09:00 BST. The council is located in Lochgilphead, UKM, and requires electronic submissions through the Public Contracts Scotland website.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in research services, especially those experienced in community studies and data analysis, to expand their portfolio by engaging with local authorities. Given the budget of GBP 45,000, this process is tailored for businesses that have the capabilities to deliver qualitative and quantitative research outputs. Firms involved in transportation consultancy, public policy analysis, or infrastructure development can leverage this chance to build their reputation within the public sector and contribute to forming strategic frameworks for addressing local transport issues.

## Notice

The Argyll and Bute Community Planning Partnership (CPP) seeks to commission research to identify and quantify transport-related inequalities experienced by individuals and communities across the area.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Argyll and Bute Community Planning Partnership (CPP) is seeking to commission research to collect detailed qualitative and quantitative data on transport-related inequalities from the widest possible representation of Argyll and Bute residents. The CPP requests that the findings be presented in a format that is suitable for onward analysis by the Community Planning team, leading to the creation of a framework around which actions are developed to address inequalities in transport infrastructure. Please find full details of this requirement in the attached ITQ Document.. Please find full details of this requirement in the attached ITQ Document.

Renewal: This contract may include options to extend if requirement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558933 |
| 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 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | £45,000 |
| 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 | ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL |
| Locality | LOCHGILPHEAD |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA31 8RT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Argyll and Bute |
| Electoral ward | Mid Argyll |
| Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber |
| Delivery location | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services
- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558933

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558933
  Transport Inequalities Research - The Argyll and Bute Community Planning Partnership (CPP) seeks to commission research to identify and quantify transport-related inequalities experienced by individuals and communities across the area.

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