Award

Provision of the Management & Administration of the Help to Buy (Scotland) Scheme

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Award

05 May 2021 at 08:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has conducted a tender for the "Provision of the Management & Administration of the Help to Buy (Scotland) Scheme," classified under administrative housing services. This procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with active contracts assigned to Link Group for various geographical lots including Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Dundee. Each contract has a base duration of 12 months, with potential extensions of up to 2 years, and was signed on 26 February 2021. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, allowing diverse participation.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses focused on administrative housing services, particularly those with experience in managing housing schemes or related services in Scotland. Companies specialising in public service management, administration, and community support would be well-suited to compete. The involvement in multiple geographical areas enhances the potential for business growth and partnership possibilities, particularly in regions such as Edinburgh, Glasgow, and the Western Isles.

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Notice Title

Provision of the Management & Administration of the Help to Buy (Scotland) Scheme

Notice Description

The requirement is for the management and administration of the Scottish Government's Help to Buy scheme within specified geographical areas of Scotland (each comprising a separate lot of the contract).

Lot Information

Edinburgh etc

Edinburgh, East Lothian, Mid Lothian, West Lothian, Scottish Borders Fife. Additional information: The contract will run for a period of 12 months and may be extended for up to two further years (i.e. for a maximum period of 36 months).

Glasgow etc

Glasgow, East Renfrewshire, Renfrewshire, East & West Dunbartonshire, Inverclyde. Additional information: The contract will run for a period of 12 months and may be extended for up to two further years (i.e. for a maximum period of 36 months).

Dundee etc

Angus, Clackmannanshire, Dundee, Falkirk, Perth & Kinross, Stirling. Additional information: The contract will run for a period of 12 months and may be extended for up to two further years (i.e. for a maximum period of 36 months).

West and Southwest Scotland

North & South Lanarkshire, North South & East Ayrshire, Argyll & Bute, Dumfries & Galloway. Additional information: The contract will run for a period of 12 months and may be extended for up to two further years (i.e. for a maximum period of 36 months).

Grampian

Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire, Moray. Additional information: The contract will run for a period of 12 months and may be extended for up to two further years (i.e. for a maximum period of 36 months).

Highland & Shetland

Highland, Shetland. Additional information: The contract will run for a period of 12 months and may be extended for up to two further years (i.e. for a maximum period of 36 months).

Western Isles

Western Isles. Additional information: The contract will run for a period of 12 months and may be extended for up to two further years (i.e. for a maximum period of 36 months).

Orkney

Orkney. Additional information: The contract will run for a period of 12 months and may be extended for up to two further years (i.e. for a maximum period of 36 months).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ad2b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009658-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75123000 - Administrative housing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, TLM6 Highlands and Islands, TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey, TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute, TLM64 Na h-Eileanan Siar, TLM65 Orkney Islands, TLM66 Shetland Islands, TLM71 Angus and Dundee City, TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife, TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian, TLM75 City of Edinburgh, TLM76 Falkirk, TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling, TLM78 West Lothian, TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond, TLM82 Glasgow City, TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire, TLM84 North Lanarkshire, TLM91 Scottish Borders, TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway, TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire, TLM94 South Ayrshire, TLM95 South Lanarkshire

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LINK GROUP

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