“Just resilience”: Understanding the experiences of low income households facing increasing climate disruption

What this is

The University of Edinburgh (on behalf of ClimateXChange and the Scottish Government) is procuring a qualitative research study titled 'Just resilience: Understanding the experiences of low-income households facing increasing climate disruption'. The study will use qualitative methodologies to explore how low-income households experience climate impacts (flooding, extreme heat, storms, wildfires), how they anticipate future risks and how they are adapting, across Scotland. Estimated value is £120,000 over 8 months.

Key points

• Qualitative research study on climate vulnerability of low-income households across Scotland — outputs must be in plain English for non-academic readers
• Evaluation: 80% quality / 20% price; estimated value £120,000 over 8 months
• Submission deadline: 03 June 2026 at 12:00 via PCS-Tender Project Code 31778

Who can bid

Open procedure via PCS-Tender (Project Code 31778). No SPD module referenced. Economic/financial standing and technical/professional ability in procurement documents. Contract awarded by a central purchasing body. Work commissioned on behalf of Scottish Government (Adaptation Policy Team and Just Transition Team). GPA covered.

How it is scored

Quality 80% · Price 20% 80% quality, 20% price. Results must be written in plain English accessible to non-academic readers. Research must use qualitative methodologies and address intersectional factors affecting vulnerability.

How to submit

Submission via PCS-Tender portal (https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk). Project Code 31778 under ITTs Open to All Suppliers. Deadline: 03 June 2026 at 12:00.

Clarifications

Via PCS-Tender portal. Contact: Ross Sharp, rsharp4@ed.ac.uk.

Contract period

Contract duration: 8 months. One-month extension available. Tender validity until 31 August 2026. No EU funding.

Classification

CPV 79310000 — Market research services Scotland