Tender

Development Consultant

RIVER CLYDE HOMES

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Tender

25 Feb 2026 at 11:59

Summary of the contracting process

River Clyde Homes, located in Greenock, Inverclyde, is actively seeking a Development Consultant to advise on social housing development opportunities, including new builds and regeneration activities. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with electronic submissions due by 27th March 2026. This open procedure calls for bidders to demonstrate substantial experience in maximising grant income above benchmark levels, coupled with technical capacity and expertise in construction-related consultancy services. The procurement falls under the services category and is classified within the industry category of development consultancy services, adhering to regulations outlined in the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in development consultancy and social housing projects. Firms with a reputable history of managing partnerships and advanced project delivery methods will find this contract especially beneficial for business growth. Specifically, companies able to operate speculatively and diligently oversee a multidisciplinary Design Team for project execution could gain substantial market presence and experience in social housing development. The initial contract is planned for a two-year duration, with potential extensions subject to successful partnership with River Clyde Homes, offering extended collaboration and strategic development opportunities for competent vendors.

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Notice Title

Development Consultant

Notice Description

River Clyde Homes are seeking to appoint a highly competent and experienced Development Consultant to provide advice on social housing development opportunities and facilitate delivery in potentially both new build and regeneration activities. To be considered for the contract bidders must have a demonstrable track record of maximising grant income for projects above benchmark. The successful company must be willing to work on a speculative pro bono basis on projects for a period of time until a decision is made on their progression. When projects are green lit, the Development Consultant will be required to appoint and manage the other Design Team professionals that are required to successfully deliver the project.

Lot Information

Lot 1

River Clyde Homes are seeking to appoint a highly competent and experienced Development Consultant to provide advice on social housing development opportunities and facilitate delivery in potentially both new build and regeneration activities. To be considered for the contract bidders must have a demonstrable track record of maximising grant income for projects above benchmark. The successful company must be willing to work on a speculative pro bono basis on projects for a period of time until a decision is made on their progression. When projects are green lit, the Development Consultant will be required to appoint and manage the other Design Team professionals that are required to successfully deliver the project. As part of their tender response, bidders are required to detail the proposed Design Team members they would engage with, should they be successful in being awarded the contract. Interested parties must first evidence to River Clyde Homes via the SPD that they have the requisite technical capacity, and experience to undertake works of this nature before they will be taken forward to the full tender evaluation. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The contract will run for an initial two-year duration. RCH may wish at its sole discretion to extend any resultant agreement for up to a further two, twelve-month periods subject to the agreement of the successful bidder.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065bdd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016826-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

71324000 - Quantity surveying services

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

73220000 - Development 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
27 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RIVER CLYDE HOMES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GREENOCK
Postcode
PA15 2UZ
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Inverclyde
Electoral Ward
Inverclyde East Central
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

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