Lot 2 Fortrose, Inverness High/NW, Charleston Community POD - Information Manager

THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Highland Council recently concluded an open procurement process for consultancy services titled "Lot 2 Fortrose, Inverness High/NW, Charleston Community POD - Information Manager." This tender involved the provision of Information Manager consultancy services according to the RIBA Plan of Work, with the primary industry category being general public services (CPV code 71310000). Located in Inverness, the procurement stage has moved to the award and contract phase as of 27th May 2026. The contract was signed on 22nd April 2026, with BIM Consulting Ltd being awarded the contract valued at £87,450. The procurement method used was an open procedure, indicating a competitive process prioritising a 40% quality and 60% cost evaluation split.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those in the consultancy, architectural, and project management sectors. Businesses capable of delivering specialised management services in construction and development projects would have been well-suited to compete in this tender. As an SME, BIM Consulting Ltd successfully secured the contract, indicating that small to medium-sized enterprises have a viable chance in similar competitive bids. Such opportunities enhance business growth by allowing participation in substantial regional projects managed by local authorities like The Highland Council, known for overseeing comprehensive public service projects.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Lot 2 Fortrose, Inverness High/NW, Charleston Community POD - Information Manager

Notice Description

Information Manager consultancy services as per RIBA Plan of Work, and attached Scope of Service and Responsibilities Matrix

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is an open tender with 40% quality / 60% cost split.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000822821
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556647
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£87,450 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 20262 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
THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5NX
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIM CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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