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Tender: Lot 2 Research Services — Research, Appraisal, Delivery and Support Framework (Estimated £1,380,000)

Released 4 months ago

Closed18 Aug 2026
Est. valueEstimate£65K to £56.2M
LocationScotland
SourceFind a Tender
CategoryResearch & Development
Submissions closedClosed Tue, 18 Aug 2026

Public Contracts Scotland notice is seeking a supplier for Lot 2 (Research) under the Research, Appraisal, Delivery and Support (RADS) Framework. Lot 2 covers a mix of primary (both quantitative and qualitative), secondary and tertiary research, including socio-economic research, sectoral research, scenario planning, customer research and economic intelligence. The estimated value of Lot 2 is GBP 1,380,000 and the total estimated value of the framework across Lots 1 and 2 is GBP 3,200,000. Suppliers may tender for, and be appointed to, one or both Lots.

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