--- title: "Compulsory Purchase Compensation Research" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000842803" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000842803" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000842803.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000842803.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "Scottish Government" published: "2026-09-11" --- # Compulsory Purchase Compensation Research Buyer: Scottish Government Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000842803 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000842803) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000842803.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government is commissioning research into compensation paid to people whose land is acquired using compulsory purchase powers. The work will support reform and modernisation of Scotland’s compulsory purchase system, inform possible future legislation and assist the Scottish Parliament’s scrutiny of that legislation. The research must examine how the prospect of future planning permission, known as hope value, affects compensation payments; how the timing, costs and risks of delivering that potential permission affect payments; and how the existing condition of property affects the market value used to calculate compensation. This is a professional research service delivered across Scotland, with the Scottish Government as the buying organisation. The procurement is classified under CPV 72221000, covering business and management consultancy services. The procurement has reached tender: the Scottish Government invited offers through an open procedure. It is a single lot with an estimated value of £41,600 including the stated currency, and a contract period from 1 December 2026 to 30 April 2027. Bids were to be submitted electronically in English by 2 October 2026 at 12:00 UTC, with bid opening scheduled for the same time. Bids must remain valid for 180 days after the submission deadline. Electronic payment and ordering will be used, and electronic invoicing is allowed. Variants are not permitted. The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement. The planned award period begins on 2 October 2026. This opportunity suits research consultancies, property and land valuation specialists, planning economists and teams experienced in compulsory purchase or compensation analysis. Strong bidders will need to design and deliver credible evidence on hope value, including the influence of prospective planning permission, its delivery timetable, associated costs and implementation risks. Relevant capability also includes assessing how existing property condition affects market value and compensation calculations. The work calls for understanding of land acquisition powers, property markets, planning appraisal and Scottish policy or legislative context, alongside the ability to gather, analyse and explain evidence clearly for government and parliamentary scrutiny. It is suited to a focused research team able to complete a defined, Scotland-wide study within the required contract period. ## Notice The Scottish Government is pursuing a comprehensive programme to reform and modernise Scotland's compulsory purchase system. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The overall aim of this research is to provide information about the compensation received by those whose land is acquired under compulsory purchase powers. The evidence generated through the research is intended to inform decisions on potential future legislation by the Scottish Government and scrutiny of any such legislation by the Scottish Parliament. The objectives of the project are to address the following questions: a. How frequently and to what extent are compensation payments affected by the prospect of future planning permission ("hope value")? b. In cases where hope value is a factor, to what extent are payments affected by the timing, costs and risks of implementing any such prospective planning permission? c. To what extent does the current condition of property affect the market value calculated for the purpose of compensation? ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564349 | | 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 | 11 Sep 2026 | | Submission deadline | 2 Oct 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £41,600 | | Lots value | £41,600 | | 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 | Scottish Government | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Postcode area | Glasgow | | Postcode | G2 8LU | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services ## Release History - 11 Sep 2026 at 01:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564349 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564349 Compulsory Purchase Compensation Research - The Scottish Government is pursuing a comprehensive programme to reform and modernise Scotland's compulsory purchase system. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000842803 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=842803 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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