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Award of DCEA - Portfolio Review of Scottish Government’s International Development Fund

Awarded to Ipsos (market research) Ltd

Scottish Government(buyer)

Published
Published 11 November 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 8 September 2027 (299 days left)
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Overview

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for a portfolio review of how its International Development Fund (IDF) is delivered in Scotland and partner countries Malawi, Rwanda, Zambia, and Pakistan. The largely desk-based scope entails reviewing a sample of active projects, examining relevant literature on values-based Official Development Assistance, and conducting qualitative research via remote interviews or focus groups. The contract has been awarded to Ipsos (market research) Ltd for a value of £57,140.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Contract signed
Category
Services
Published
11 November 2026
Deadline
8 September 2027
Classification (CPV)
Research and development services and related consultancy services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£57,140
Award date
11 May 2026
Bids received
1
Winner
  • Ipsos (market research) Ltd

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Ipsos (market research) Ltd

Based in
Sawbridgeworth

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Competition and scoring

Bids received

1

Open and restricted tenders in Research and development services and related consultancy services drew a median of 4 bids over the last 24 months; 14% received only one.

Market context

Typical award in Research and development services and related consultancy services

£75,332

Median of 4,525 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 24% below the median.

Scottish Government in the last 12 months

50

contracts awarded, worth £42,164,017 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract Award Notice

    11 November 2026

  2. Contract Award Notice

    11 November 2026

  3. Contract Award Notice

    11 November 2026

  4. Contract Award Notice

    11 November 2026

  5. Contract Award Notice

    11 November 2026

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