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DFH - Investment in Charitable Bonds

Scottish Government

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06 Jul 2026 at 09:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is currently conducting a public procurement process titled "DFH - Investment in Charitable Bonds," focusing on loan brokerage services within the financial markets administration sector. The tender is managed using an open procedure and is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 11th August 2026. Located in Scotland, this procurement supports the third sector's growth by facilitating affordable housing development through the issuance and promotion of limited recourse bonds by the contractor. These bonds, upon maturing over a fixed term of five to fifteen years, will provide subscribers with their full investment plus interest. Essential criteria include suppliers being authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority and meeting specific insurance and financial ratios. The contract, valued at £5,000,000, includes an emphasis on community benefits, aligning with the Scottish Ministers' commitment to social, economic, and environmental well-being.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in financial services, particularly those specialising in loan brokerage or financial markets administration. Companies with experience in managing investment portfolios and a robust organisational structure will find this opportunity advantageous, especially with the emphasis on quality (70% of the award criteria) and price (30%). The procurement focuses on the development of affordable housing, making it ideal for businesses that can contribute innovative and measureable community benefits that align with the national outcomes of the Scottish Government's Housing to 2040 Strategy. The open procedure allows businesses to participate easily and provide valuable services that promote economic development and social welfare in Scotland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DFH - Investment in Charitable Bonds

Notice Description

The Scottish Government (SG) is committed to supporting the third sector in Scotland. The third sector has a direct impact on the growth of Scotland's economy, the wellbeing of its citizens and the improvement of its public services. The supply of affordable housing as set out in the Housing to 2040 Strategy is a high priority for the SG and Charitable Bonds contribute to the Affordable Housing Supply Programme through both the provision of loan finance to Regional Social Landlords (RSLs) and the distribution of Charitable Donations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The successful Contractor will issue and promote limited recourse bonds open for investment by Scottish Ministers., Upon the Bonds' maturing (following a fixed term of between five and fifteen years), Subscribers will receive back their full investment plus a rate of return. The Bonds will allow Subscribers to receive a rate of return on the amount they invest in the Bonds, the rate of return being expressed as total gross interest to be paid on maturity of the Bonds. . A proportion of the money which the SG Invests in the Bonds will be used by the Contractor to fund one or more loans, at a commercial fixed rate of interest (and subject to a single repayment with compound interest over a period matching the term of the bond), to eligible Registered Social Landlords for the purposes of supporting the development of affordable housing in Scotland.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c3f6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063049-2026
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

66 - Financial and insurance services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

66150000 - Financial markets administration services

66190000 - Loan brokerage services

75100000 - Administration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2026Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Further Information

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