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Review of the pre-emptive building standards system including verifier impartiality and accountability to the public

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract to Pye Tait Ltd for the "Review of the pre-emptive building standards system including verifier impartiality and accountability to the public." This procurement falls under the services category, focusing on general public services, specifically related to the building standards system in Scotland. The process followed an open procedure, ensuring transparency and wide competition. The contract, valued at £47,225, was signed on 30th March 2026, marking the completion of the award stage with the project poised to start immediately. The initiative addresses compliance within the building standards system, examining verifier accountability and impartiality, particularly for projects involving local authorities' interests. Earlier, the tender stage was completed with submissions closing on 5th March 2026.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for consulting firms specialising in building standards and compliance systems to engage with a significant government initiative. With a focus on enhancing accountability and verifying impartiality, organisations with expertise in regulatory compliance, building code assessment, and public policy consultancy would find this project well-suited to their strengths. By leveraging this contract, businesses can demonstrate their capabilities in delivering high value-added advisory services to government entities, potentially opening further avenues for collaboration with public sector bodies aiming to improve standards systems and governance frameworks.

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Notice Title

Review of the pre-emptive building standards system including verifier impartiality and accountability to the public

Notice Description

Building Standards are reviewing how effective the pre-emptive nature of the system is in delivering compliance in the Scottish building standards system.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The aim of this research is to review how effective the pre-emptive nature of the system is in delivering compliance in the Scottish building standards system. Identifying its strengths and weaknesses, evaluating practical implications that may increase the risk of non-compliance, and assessing opportunities for improvement to ensure the system operates as intended. This research should identify local authority verifier accountability and impartiality for projects where they have an interest e.g. schools, community halls and other buildings under their control.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000822740
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553125
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


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,999 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£47,225 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks 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
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
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PYE TAIT LTD (TRADING AS PYE TAIT CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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