Tender

Lot 1 - Beauly, Dingwall & Thurso Community POD - Information Manager

THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL

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Tender

05 Feb 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Highland Council is inviting tenders for the role of Information Manager consultancy services for the Beauly, Dingwall & Thurso Community POD projects. This tender falls under the management consultancy services industry category and is located in Inverness, United Kingdom, within the UKM6 region. The procurement stage is currently active in the tender phase, with an open procedure set as the procurement method. Interested parties must submit their electronic bids by 12:00 PM on 9th March 2026, marking the end of the tender period. The contract award is expected to commence on the same day. Submissions should be made via the Public Contracts Scotland website, where further tender documentation and guidance are available.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy within the public services sector, particularly those with expertise aligned with the RIBA Plan of Work. Engaging in this contract could enhance visibility and credibility within the public sector, potentially leading to future opportunities. Companies with strong technical and economic competency in delivering complex consultancy services for regional or local authority projects, and that can provide staff with required qualifications, would be especially well-suited for this tender. Businesses should ensure readiness to comply with all community benefit requirements as outlined in the tender documentation.

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Notice Title

Lot 1 - Beauly, Dingwall & Thurso 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

Open Tender based on 40% Quality 60% Price

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000822822
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548871
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

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

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