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Tender

03 Jul 2026 at 11:34

Planning

25 Feb 2026 at 11:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves a Joint Development Consultant Services Framework commissioned by Dunbritton Housing Association, in collaboration with West Highland Housing Association and Argyll Community Housing Association. The tender, classified under CPV code 71530000 for construction consultancy services, is currently active in the tender stage. The process utilises an open procedure aiming at services provision from October 2026 to September 2028, with two single-year extension options available till 2030. The contract location spans the UK regions UKM63, UKM64, and UKM81. Interested parties must submit electronic responses by 3rd August 2026, with the bid opening and award period commencing on the same day. Community benefits are a critical component of this procurement, with interested suppliers encouraged to engage actively through the Public Contracts Scotland portal.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in construction consultancy and development management, to foster growth through a significant framework agreement. Ideal contenders for this opportunity would be companies with a proven track record in construction management, local industry knowledge, and community engagement expertise. A focus on quality and cost of service is prevalent, with quality accounting for 80% of the award criteria. With the potential for up to 999 participants in the framework, this tender provides ample room for experienced consultants to expand their portfolio by partnering with reputable housing associations, thereby enhancing service delivery at a local level and contributing to community upliftment efforts.

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Notice Title

Joint Development Consultant Services Framework

Notice Description

Joint Development Consultant Services Framework 2026 - 2028 (with 2 x single 12-month extension options till 2030)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Dunbritton Housing Association (DHA), West Highland Housing Association (WHHA) and Argyll Community Housing Association (ACHA) (referred to as the Associations in this ITT) are jointly seeking the services of Development Service Consultants for an Unranked Consultants Framework 1 October 26 till 31 September 28 with 2 x 12-month options to a 4 years maximum duration. It is intended that The Associations will enter into a contract with Development Agents to provide development services on the construction project. They will provide day to day project management of the project to deliver management at a local level, utilise local knowledge, contacts and have specific community engagement expertise as per the below listed Schedule of Service. In essence the Development Agent will act as The Association's Development Officer, reporting to The Association's Chief Executives. Additional information: All as stated in the attached ITT

Options: As required under the scope of the services.

Renewal: The Framework for Development Consultant Services will be for a 2-year period with the option to extend for a further 2 x single year periods solely at The Association's discretion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065bd0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062693-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
3 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
See ITT

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Dunbritton Housing Association
Additional Buyers

Argyll Community Housing Association Limited

West Highland Housing Association

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUMBARTON
Postcode
G82 1AW
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire
Delivery Location
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute, TLM64 Na h-Eileanan Siar, TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond

Local Authority
West Dunbartonshire
Electoral Ward
Dumbarton
Westminster Constituency
West Dunbartonshire

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