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EDC/2023/3810 - Housing Options and Open Market Purchase Scheme

EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "EDC/2023/3810 - Housing Options and Open Market Purchase Scheme" was undertaken by East Dunbartonshire Council, located at Civic & Corporate Headquarters, Kirkintilloch, UKM81. The process falls under the industry category of general public services, specifically within research related to housing options and schemes to meet regional housing needs. This procurement reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 7th April 2025. The open procedure method was employed, following a tender stage that closed on 25th February 2025. The appointed supplier, ARK Consultancy Ltd, based in Birmingham, UK, has been engaged to provide consultancy services with a contract value of £19,400 GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services pertaining to housing solutions and market research. Companies capable of providing innovative models in intermediate housing options, such as Mid Market Rent and Shared Equity, will find this contract suited to their expertise. Large-scale service providers with a strategic focus on regional housing demands and those proficient in electronic submissions are well-positioned to compete for similar future tenders. Collaborating with a local authority like East Dunbartonshire Council can enhance a firm's portfolio and open doors to further public sector opportunities in the UK.

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Notice Title

EDC/2023/3810 - Housing Options and Open Market Purchase Scheme

Notice Description

East Dunbartonshire Council requires a suitable qualified consultant to carry out research on intermediate housing options in East Dunbartonshire that could help meet housing need and demand in the area, in addition to social housing provision. The focus will be on Mid Market Rent (MMR), and Shared Equity (SE) intermediate housing tenures however other innovative models should be addressed as part of this research.

Lot Information

Lot 1

East Dunbartonshire Council requires a suitable qualified consultant to carry out research on intermediate housing options in East Dunbartonshire that could help meet housing need and demand in the area, in addition to social housing provision. The focus will be on Mid Market Rent (MMR), and Shared Equity (SE) intermediate housing tenures however other innovative models should be addressed as part of this research.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000790338
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529543
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73110000 - Research services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79310000 - Market research services

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£19,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Siobhan Cunningham
Contact Email
siobhan.cunningham@eastdunbarton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1415745750

Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKINTILLOCH
Postcode
G66 1TJ
Post Town
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
TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond

Local Authority
East Dunbartonshire
Electoral Ward
Lenzie and Kirkintilloch South
Westminster Constituency
Mid Dunbartonshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARK CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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