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The Framework Agreement shall cover the provision of Social Research and Analysis across the Core Scottish Government departments. It shall comprise a multi lot/multi supplier agreement with 3 lots: Lot 1 Consultation Analysis, Lot 2 Evaluations, and Lot 3 Research.
| Supplier | Identifier | Award Value | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AECOM Limited | 01846493 | ~£8,100,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot Social Research | - |
| Alma Economics | 09391354 | ~£2,100,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot Consultation Analysis | - |
| Craigforth | - | ~£10,200,000 estimated from lot values | 2 lots Social Research · Consultation Analysis | - |
| EKOS | - | ~£7,600,000 estimated from lot values | 2 lots Consultation Analysis · Evaluations | - |
| GC Insight Ltd | 03162288 | ~£5,500,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot Evaluations | - |
| Griesbach & Associates | - | ~£2,100,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot Consultation Analysis | - |
| Ipsos (market research) Ltd | 00948470 | ~£13,600,000 estimated from lot values | 2 lots Social Research · Evaluations | LOBBYIST Arden Strategies Limited (1 quarter) MP LINK Rebecca Harris— Employment and earnings |
| KSO Research Limited | SC411250 | ~£5,500,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot Evaluations | - |
| National Centre for Social Research | Charity Commission: 1091768 Companies House: 04392418 | ~£8,100,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot Social Research | - |
| Progressive Partnership | SC155709 | ~£10,200,000 estimated from lot values | 2 lots Social Research · Consultation Analysis | - |
| The Lines Between Ltd | SC493413 | ~£15,700,000 estimated from lot values | 3 lots Social Research · Consultation Analysis · Evaluations | - |
| Thinks Insight and Strategy (Britain Thinks) Limited | 07291125 | ~£8,100,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot Social Research | - |
| Wellside Research Ltd | SC481234 | ~£2,100,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot Consultation Analysis | - |
This procurement was divided into 3 lots, each awarded separately. 79 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Bids Received | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 Consultation Analysis 720 days (≈2 yrs) | £2,100,000 | 17 | The Lines Between Ltd Craigforth Progressive Partnership EKOS Alma Economics Griesbach & Associates Wellside Research Ltd | active |
| Lot 3 Social Research 720 days (≈2 yrs) | £8,100,000 | 30 | Craigforth The Lines Between Ltd Ipsos (market research) Ltd Progressive Partnership AECOM Limited National Centre for Social Research Thinks Insight and Strategy (Britain Thinks) Limited | active |
| Lot 2 Evaluations 720 days (≈2 yrs) | £5,500,000 | 32 | The Lines Between Ltd Ipsos (market research) Ltd EKOS KSO Research Limited GC Insight Ltd | active |
Government spending data: These suppliers have received £924,543,387 in 10,459 payments (over £25k) from Department for Transport, Ministry of Defence, DEFRA, NHS England, MHCLG and 49 more public bodies (2010-04-01 to 2026-07-21).
Changes the buyer published to this notice after it first appeared.
Deadline for receipt of tenders now extended by a week to allow additional time for submission of bids.
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