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title: "Award of MSF 2022 - Safer - Qualitative Research - ITT - 2026"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000839539"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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published: "2026-09-15"
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# Award of MSF 2022 - Safer - Qualitative Research - ITT - 2026

Buyer: Scottish Government  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000839539

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## Summary

The Scottish Government procured qualitative research services under its Marketing Services Framework 2022, for the “Safer” contract. The requirement concerns research commissioned to support safer-related policy, communications or public-service activity, with the detailed scope set out in the procurement documents. It is a services opportunity within business, marketing, consulting and related professional services. The buying organisation is the Scottish Government, based in Edinburgh. The named supplier, Jump Research, is also based in Edinburgh. The procurement is specific to qualitative research rather than general marketing delivery, so it is most relevant to research agencies and consultancies able to design and conduct qualitative studies for a public-sector client.

This procurement has been awarded. It used a tender procedure, with two bids recorded. Jump Research was selected for an award of £150,000. The related contract is active and was signed on 9 October 2026. The recorded tender period runs from 9 October 2026 to 9 September 2027. The requirement is presented as a single Safer qualitative research contract under the Marketing Services Framework 2022, rather than as separate lots. The available outcome records identify the supplier and awarded value, but do not set out an award date or an evaluation weighting. The contract is therefore relevant as an awarded benchmark for the Scottish Government’s use of qualitative research services and the scale of this requirement.

For a supplier assessing future Scottish Government demand, this award demonstrates a defined requirement for qualitative research delivered through the Marketing Services Framework 2022, with a public-sector contract at substantial six-figure scale. A credible competitor would need strong qualitative research capability, including the ability to plan and deliver research that informs safer-related government work. Relevant experience of public-sector or policy-focused research would help demonstrate understanding of accountability, evidence quality and stakeholder needs. The successful supplier would also need sufficient capacity to manage a framework commission, produce clear findings and work reliably with a central government client. Research agencies, insight consultancies and marketing-services firms with established qualitative teams are the closest fit.

## Notice

The requirement is for Marketing Services Framework 2022 for the "Safer - Qualitative Research" contract. Full details are supplied in the documents attached.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564580 |
| 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 | 15 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2027 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 |
| Additional buyers | Fife Council; LHC Procurement Group for the Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA); Perth & Kinross Council |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Postcode area | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 3DG |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | Jump Research; John Doe Group; Ace Taxis Perth Ltd; MAN Truck & Bus UK Ltd; Bell Group Limited |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2026 at 17:48 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564580

## Notice URLs

- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk/article/15478/Tenders-and-contracts
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scottishprocurement.scot

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