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title: "Award of High Value Property Bands Consultation Analysis"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000836834"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2026-08-05"
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# Award of High Value Property Bands Consultation Analysis

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000836834

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## Summary

The Scottish Government, through its Communities Analysis Division dedicated to tackling social justice and child poverty, has awarded a contract titled "Award of High Value Property Bands Consultation Analysis" in the services industry category. The procurement was conducted by direct award to The Lines Between Ltd. based in Edinburgh. This award reflects the Scottish Government's initiative to analyse responses from a public consultation regarding new high value property bands, or the so-called 'Mansion Tax'. The procurement stage is currently at the Award phase, with the contract signed on 8th April 2026. This contract, valued at £20,000, is aimed at delivering essential research and social research services for the government.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity, especially for organisations skilled in detailed research and analysis, particularly within the social justice and property tax domains. Businesses that specialise in providing services to government bodies and have experience in conducting comprehensive consultations would find this type of contract particularly suited to their expertise. Such opportunities not only enhance a company's portfolio by showcasing their capability to handle significant policy analysis but also bolster their credibility in the competitive field of government contracting. The direct award methodology used here highlights the government's reliance on trusted partners who can deliver insights swiftly and efficiently.

## Notice

The Scottish Government (SG), on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, wishes to commission a contractor to undertake the analysis of responses to a public consultation on the introduction of two new high value property bands for council tax (a 'Mansion Tax').

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561684 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | The contract is awarded to a single supplier without competition. |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| 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 |
| 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 | Leith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE LINES BETWEEN |

## 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

- 5 Aug 2026 at 15:08 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561684

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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