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North Lanarkshire Council - New Build Housing Pathfinder (2025 / 26)

North Lanarkshire Council

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Planning

18 Jun 2025 at 10:27

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North Lanarkshire Council is in the planning stage of an innovative development pathfinder approach to acquire newly built affordable homes for social housing within the North Lanarkshire region, identified by the CPV code 70121000 for building sale or purchase services. The procurement process will facilitate a direct engagement strategy with developers, focusing on sites earmarked for housing development in the current or emerging Local Development Plan. The deadline for submitting proposals is 31st March 2026. The council aims to secure homes that comply with accessibility and sustainability standards as per the local housing needs. Located in the UKM84 region, this planning process does not fall under traditional Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, providing flexibility in terms of not following a formal procurement procedure.

This tender provides abundant business growth potential, particularly for companies involved in residential real estate development, including those specialising in constructing multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses. It opens opportunities for real estate developers that already own or have options on appropriate sites within North Lanarkshire and can provide solutions that meet sustainability and non-gas heating criteria among other requirements. Participating developers stand to benefit from a reduced investment risk due to guaranteed purchasing agreements, which could ensure stable supply chains and foster further economic opportunities through mid-market rental developments and shared equity schemes. Moreover, engaging with this process can amplify a company's market presence and facilitate long-term partnerships with regional authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

North Lanarkshire Council - New Build Housing Pathfinder (2025 / 26)

Notice Description

North Lanarkshire Council (the Council) are undertaking an innovative development pathfinder' approach for the purchase of newly built affordable homes for social housing in North Lanarkshire

Lot Information

Lot 1

North Lanarkshire Council (the Council) are seeking to continue their innovative 'development pathfinder' approach for the purchase of newly built new affordable homes for social / affordable housing in North Lanarkshire. The scale of the ambitious new build programme presents a number of delivery challenges, not least in procuring enough homes that meet the required standard and which can be delivered in a cost-effective and timely way. Therefore it is proposed to expand the use of 'off the shelf' acquisitions of completed homes from private developers. The 'development pathfinder' approach whereby the Council proactively engages with developers about bringing forward private sector housing sites, on which the Council may be able to purchase properties. This approach may bring forward additional affordable homes and reduce both costs and risks associated with the Councils new build programme. It may also be attractive to developers as it could de-risk their investments (by providing a guaranteed buyer for at least some of the homes on a site) and secure their supply chains. It may also enable the development of alternative tenures, including mid-market rent and shared equity. The approach could therefore help stimulate private sector delivery, attracting new jobs and residents into North Lanarkshire The Council already acquires completed homes from developers on private sector sites as part of developers' affordable housing policy obligations in the Cumbernauld housing market area and in Ravenscraig, Motherwell. At time of publication of this Prior Information Notice, over 300 homes have been purchased through AHP and Pathfinder turnkey approaches with agreements in place for a further 102 homes to be purchased in future. Under the development pathfinder approach, the Council would not undertake a formal procurement procedure by issuing tender documentation specifying its requirements for a particular site etc. Instead, the Council would engage directly with the market, providing outline guidance on its ambitions on the location, site mix etc. for acquisition of units in particular geographical areas. The Council would, in asking developers to come forward with proposed sites, be under no obligation to purchase homes. The Council would, on a case by case basis, have to satisfy itself that it is acting within its powers, reflecting on its obligations under procurement legislation. Any proposals received would be evaluated to ensure value for money can be demonstrated. This approach would by necessity result in less control being exercised by the Council in respect of the design of homes that may be built and the pace of development, relative to those projects where the Council acts as employer in a traditional works contract. Any agreements made with developers will be subject to a 'longstop' set out in missives, enabling the Council to break the agreement should the development not be delivered within the required timescales. To ensure that the Council can effectively engage with interested parties and efficiently consider and respond to any enquiries and proposals made, the Council will employ this approach across North Lanarkshire where there is higher demand and / or a significant re-provisioning programme. Further information regarding engagement is stated within section VI.3) Additional information of this notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054ed1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033176-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

70 - Real estate services

CPV Codes

45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses

45211100 - Construction work for houses

45211300 - Houses construction work

70111000 - Development of residential real estate

70121000 - Building sale or purchase services

70123100 - Sale of residential real estate

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
North Lanarkshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MOTHERWELL
Postcode
ML1 1AB
Postcode Area
Motherwell
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM84 North Lanarkshire
Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig
Westminster Constituency
Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke

Further Information

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