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ACRD Final Evaluation

Aberdeen City Council · All their open notices

What this is

Aberdeen City Council is conducting market research ahead of a planned tender for consultancy services to deliver a tiered Final Evaluation suitable for Deal Closure for the Aberdeen City Region Deal (ACRD). The RFI invites feedback on two options: Option 1 with economic benefits modelling, and Option 2 without economic benefits modelling. This is not a call for competition — responses will not be scored, and suppliers will not be excluded from the future tender based on their response to this RFI. The formal contract notice is expected around 1 May 2026.

Key points

ACRD (Aberdeen City Region Deal) Final Evaluation — consultancy services for Deal Closure; feedback sought on Option 1 (with economic benefits modelling) and Option 2 (without)
RFI only — not a call for competition; responses not scored; will not affect future tender eligibility; download RFI_ACRD_2026 (390.50 KB) from PCS (SC Ref: 827758)
Formal contract notice expected ~1 May 2026; contact cpssprocurement@aberdeencity.gov.uk; below FTS threshold; GPA applies

Who can bid

This is a below-FTS-threshold RFI for market research only — not a call for competition. Consultancies with experience in programme evaluation, economic impact assessment, and financial consultancy are invited to respond to the two-option RFI. Responses will not be scored and will not affect eligibility for the future tender. Download RFI_ACRD_2026 (390.50 KB) from PCS (SC Ref: 827758). GPA applies.

How it is scored

Not applicable; this is market research only. Award criteria will be published in the full contract notice expected ~1 May 2026.

How to submit

Download RFI_ACRD_2026 (390.50 KB) from PCS (SC Ref: 827758) and submit feedback to cpssprocurement@aberdeencity.gov.uk, Tel: +44 1467539600.

Clarifications

Contact: cpssprocurement@aberdeencity.gov.uk, Tel: +44 1467539600. Q&A available via PCS after recording interest.

Contract period

Contract duration not yet specified. Formal contract notice expected around 1 May 2026.

Classification

CPV 72221000 — Business analysis consultancy services 79411100 — Business development consultancy services66171000 — Financial consultancy services79311410 — Economic impact assessment79311400 — Economic research services79313000 — Performance review services73210000 — Research consultancy services ScotlandAberdeen & North-East

Published on Public Contracts Scotland. The official notice is the authoritative version.