Planning

Joint Development Consultant Contract or Framework

DUNBRITTON HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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Planning

25 Feb 2026 at 11:33

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The planned procurement process concerns a Joint Development Consultant Contract or Framework, facilitated by Dunbritton Housing Association, Argyll Community Housing Association, and West Highland Housing Association. The procurement stage is currently in planning, with communications expected to proceed by 3rd April 2026. The contract, covering construction consultancy services, seeks to engage businesses within the UK regions of West Highlands and Argyll. The intended timeline for this consultant arrangement spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, with options to extend for up to two additional years. This initiative will gather insights and feedback from the marketplace to shape the procurement offering effectively.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in construction consultancy to grow within Scotland's housing sector. Ideal candidates would be organisations adept in handling consultancy projects for community-focused housing associations. By participating, businesses can influence the formulation of this critical contract and potentially secure long-term engagement. Relevant stakeholders are encouraged to provide insights through the designated communication channels to support the associations in refining their procurement strategy. Engaging with this contract could bolster consultancy firms' portfolios, enhancing their visibility and opportunities in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Joint Development Consultant Contract or Framework

Notice Description

Joint Development Consultant Contract or Framework 2026 - 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 PIN) are jointly seeking information and feedback from the marketplace on our ideas and thoughts of the Development Consultant Contract or Framework 1 April 26 till 31 March 28 with 2 x 12-month options (4 years max). The proposed options are all as outlined as listed on the attached documents with this PIN. We are very interest in the marketplace views on our options? Feedback, Thoughts and Comments We are extremely interested in your views about what we have set out above. We are very keen to investigate the contracting market throughout Scotland to identify potential interested Consultants in this opportunity. We want to take this opportunity to engage with you all and the marketplace and would encourage you all to feedback your thoughts and comments through the PCS questions platform or alternatively via email to Douglas Gold, Technical and Procurement Consultant douglasgold@sky.com This is your opportunity to be involved in shaping the procurement of this critical service for the Associations. Additional information: All as stated in the attached documents with this PIN

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065bd0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016804-2026
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

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
25 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Apr 20262 months to go
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
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
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
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
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Oban South and the Isles
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Further Information

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