This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 May 2026 at 10:41

Tender

25 Feb 2026 at 11:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by River Clyde Homes seeks a Development Consultant to provide expertise in social housing development opportunities, specifically in the areas of new build and regeneration activities. This contracting process is classified under 'Development consultancy services' and takes place in Inverclyde, Scotland, as part of the services industry category. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, reflective of an open, competitive tender process. Key dates for consideration include the initial tender publication date on 25 February 2026, with a submission deadline on 27 March 2026, followed by a contract award on 14 April 2026. The award was made to Hoos Development, and the contract is valued at £750,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in consultancy services related to construction, architecture, engineering, and quantity surveying. Businesses with a proven track record in maximising grant income for projects and the ability to manage a design team effectively will find this opportunity especially relevant. Firms capable of operating on a speculative basis initially before project decisions are made will be well-suited for this tender. SMEs, such as Hoos Development, which has been successfully awarded the contract, demonstrate that smaller firms with niche expertise can successfully compete in such procurements, potentially aiding their business growth through public sector engagements.

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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/050200-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
SME

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
£750,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RIVER CLYDE HOMES
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOOS DEVELOPMENT

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