Award of Research Project to Provide a Future Building Warrant Fee Model
Scottish Government · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Research Project to Provide a Future Building Warrant Fee Model
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AwardedNot specified
Value£38,950.00
SupplierOptimal Economics
AgencyScottish Government
RegionScotland
CategoryResearch & Development
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Scottish Government awarded a contract to Optimal Economics for the development of proposals and a model to deliver a flexible funding model for building warrant fees in Scotland, adjustable to allow changes to fee components and to support changes identified in Part 1 Fees research.
The project also identified the impact of introducing a devolved fees system for building standards in Scotland, outlining advantages and disadvantages and providing a suggested model to achieve the aim.
The contract value was AUD 38,950.
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