Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13e03-3143-729a-b0e8-acfd6b098ca3/award-of-social-research-framework-lot-3-tenant-focus-groups-prs-mees-july awarded GB open procedure # Award of Social Research Framework Lot 3 - Tenant Focus Groups - PRS MEES - July 2025 [Scottish Government](https://tendernation.io/buyers/scottish-government) Estimated value Not stated Published 8 Sept 2025 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. ## About this tender The Scottish Government (SG), on behalf of the Scottish Ministers wishes to commission an external contractor to carry our focus group session with tenants from the Private Rented Sector (PRS) In Scotland. The outcomes and feedback from those session will be provided to the SG in an analysis report. This work is being commissioned through Lot 3 of the Scottish Government Social Research and Analysis Framework.The aim of the work specified here is to provide the SG with timely, robust information on tenant views on proposals to introduce minimum energy efficiency standard (MEES) regulations within the PRS. These proposals are currently being consulted on, with the consultation due to close on 29 August.The proposed focus groups and analysis will complement the feedback received through the formal consultation and the findings will be used to support the development of policy proposals that are due to be finalised in the second half of 2025.This specification sets out what is required, provides background information on the PRS MEES and suggestions on method, but bidders are encouraged to propose alternative methods for carrying out this work within the available budget and timescale. Source Public Contracts Scotland · Notice rls-73-SEP538682 [View official notice](https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538682) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Scottish Government: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/scottish-government) ## More tenders like this [Bannister Sports Centre Athletic Track Soft Market Testing Exercise · Harrow Council · 38 days left · 26 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1540d-d9e4-71cb-ad57-1603e9042fec/bannister-sports-centre-athletic-track-soft-market-testing-exercise) [Engineering works and construction works – Integrated Partnerships Framework · Northern Ireland Water · 30 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-7b9a-73c9-b710-2a5021d3fa0d/united-kingdom-engineering-works-and-construction-works-integrated-partnersh) [Hdc-1714 wadkins pavilion refurbishment · Harborough District Council · 39 days left · 27 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a155bf-f664-72f9-9823-a85d6cddbdc6/hdc-1714-wadkins-pavilion-refurbishment) [Design, supply, and Installation of Newbiggin Skatepark Extension · Newbiggin Town Council · 35 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15552-19a2-7348-a5cc-3f5ae51ef934/design-supply-and-installation-of-newbiggin-skatepark-extension) [Tender for the design, supply, delivery and installation of a modular UNIT and associated works at ARC healthy living, irvinestown. peaceplus funded upgrade works · Fermanagh and Omagh District Council · 14 days left · 2 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15552-1b74-73ec-a6f6-a1af37959997/tender-for-the-design-supply-delivery-and-installation-of-a-modular-unit-and-a) [Architectural, design and building consultancy services - Dalby Visitor Centre · Forestry Commission · 25 days left · 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15552-1b8a-7041-80fb-e4943876fc38/architectural-design-and-building-consultancy-services-dalby-visitor-centre)