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title: "Award of Liability for council tax debt: A review of the evidence for victim-survivors of domesti..."
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000835878"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2026-07-23"
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# Award of Liability for council tax debt: A review of the evidence for victim-survivors of domesti...

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000835878

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## Summary

The Scottish Government, representing Scottish Ministers, has concluded the procurement process for a service contract titled "Award of Liability for council tax debt: A review of the evidence for victim-survivors of domestic abuse," falling under the services sector with particular emphasis on research and social research services. This contract was awarded to Craigforth Consultancy and Research, headquartered in Stirling, for the provision of a rapid literature review required under Section 76 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2025. The procurement process culminated in an Award stage on 23rd July 2026. The location of the buying organisation is Edinburgh, and the contract value was set at £18,797.50.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those with expertise in social research and policy analysis. Firms with experience in compiling comprehensive literature reviews and offering insights into social policy impacts stand to benefit greatly. This contract allows for meaningful contributions to policymaking by providing evidence-based recommendations to the Scottish Government, potentially leading to systemic improvements for vulnerable groups. Businesses aiming to leverage their research capabilities in public policy development may find this tender particularly aligned with their growth objectives.

## Notice

The Scottish Government, on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, wishes to commission a rapid and up-to-date literature review covering the impact that being jointly and severally liable for council tax debt has on victim-survivors of domestic abuse.A review of this issue is required under Section 76 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2025. The literature review will provide an up-to-date synthesis and analysis of existing evidence on this topic. It will also help inform potential recommendations made to Scottish Ministers by Scottish Government officials that could improve the system for victim-survivors of domestic abuse and potentially other vulnerable groups.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560796 |
| 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 | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,797 |
| 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 | NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE; REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH6 6QQ |
| 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 | 7 |
| Supplier names | ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES; CRAIGFORTH CONSULTANCY AND RESEARCH; HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT; HYPOSTYLE DESIGNS; NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH; THE LINES BETWEEN; TURNER & TOWNSEND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2026 at 14:09 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560796

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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