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

THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by The Highland Council, focuses on the provision of Information Manager consultancy services as per the RIBA Plan of Work. The title of the project is "Lot 1 - Beauly, Dingwall & Thurso Community POD - Information Manager," and it falls under the services category with a specific classification of 71310000, relating to Architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. The location of focus for this contract is primarily within the UKM6 region, with services to be delivered to the addresses within this area. The tender followed an open procurement method, with the procurement stage reaching completion by the date of 27 May 2026. The contract, valued at £82,450, was awarded to BIM Consulting Ltd on 22 April 2026, following a competitive tender process evaluated based on 40% Quality and 60% Price.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services within the architectural or engineering domains, particularly those proficient in the RIBA Plan of Work methodologies. It's suited for SMEs, as evidenced by BIM Consulting Ltd—a small and medium-sized enterprise—securing the contract. The open procedure allows a broad range of companies to compete, fostering diverse business growth opportunities. Companies adept in managing community-focused projects, particularly within the UKM6 region, have a competitive edge. The tender incorporates community benefits as part of its requirements, thus providing an avenue for businesses aiming to expand their impact in local communities through high-quality, competitive bids.

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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=MAY556649
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
£82,450 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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