Tender

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

THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL

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Tender

05 Feb 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Highland Council is initiating an open procurement process for consultancy services related to "Lot 2 Fortrose, Inverness High/NW, Charleston Community POD - Information Manager". This tender falls under the industry category of general public services and is regionally located in UKM6, Inverness. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with interested parties required to submit their electronic responses by the deadline of 9th March 2026, 12:00 PM. The award period is set to commence on the same day. This project involves an active procurement method characterised by an open procedure, requiring submissions to be made electronically via the Public Contracts Scotland portal.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those skilled in information management according to the RIBA Plan of Work. The focus on a 40% quality to 60% cost evaluation ratio underscores the potential for businesses that can deliver both competitive pricing and high-quality services. Companies experienced in adhering to strict submission criteria and professional execution specific to the field will find this tender particularly advantageous. Additionally, the opportunity for community engagement through the inclusion of community benefits can further enhance business growth and prominence within the local market.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

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=FEB548870
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 20262 weeks to go
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
THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contracts.team@highland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1467530600

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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