FTS051 Research, Appraisal, Delivery and Support Framework - Lot 2 Research
Estimated value
£3.2m
Awarded value
—
Suppliers
0
Lots
1
Published
13 Jul 2026
Description
The Research, Appraisal, Delivery and Support (RADS) Framework is divided into two lots: -Lot 1 Support, Appraisal and Delivery -Lot 2 Research This notice relates solely to Lot 2 of the two-lot framework procurement. Separate Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) notices have been published for each Lot, each with the description ‘FTS051 Research, Appraisal, Delivery and Support Framework’. The estimated value of Lot 2 is GBP 1,380,000. The total estimated value of the framework across Lots 1 and 2 is GBP 3,200,000, which is the value stated in this notice. Suppliers may tender for, and be appointed to, one or both Lots. Lot 2 covers a mix of primary (both quantitative and qualitative), secondary and tertiary research – this will include socio-economic research, sectoral research, scenario planning, customer research and economic intelligence.
Scope
- Reference
- FTS 051
- Total value
- £3,200,000 excluding VAT
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
It is anticipated that the framework will be let from November 2026 for a period of 3 years, unless terminated in accordance with the provisions of the Framework Agreement, with HIE having the option to extend for a further period or periods together no exceeding 1 year
- Main category
- services
- CPV classifications
- 793111007931120079311000793113007931500079330000731100007321000079310000
- Contract locations
- ScotlandScotland
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Prompt Payment Standard Clause | pass/fail | quality | — |
| 2. Cyber Security | pass/fail | quality | — |
| 3. Payment of the Real Living Wage | pass/fail | quality | — |
| 4. Community Benefits | pass/fail | quality | — |
| 5. Delivery Methodology | 30% | quality | — |
| 6. Management and Delivery Team | 15% | quality | — |
| 7. Management Methodology | 10% | quality | — |
| 8 Fair Work Practices | 5% | quality | — |
| — | 40% | price | — |
Submission & procedure
- Submission deadline
- 18 Aug 2026, 11:00 am
- Submission address
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ↗
- Procedure
- Open procedure