Tender

Property Strategic Development Advisor

HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE

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01 May 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Highlands and Islands Enterprise, a regional development agency with a focus on economic affairs, is currently in the tender stage for a "Property Strategic Development Advisor" role under an open procurement method. The contract is categorised under services, specifically within the CPV codes related to architectural and urban planning. This tender aims to secure strategic advice for property developments, including funding assistance and town planning across the UKM6 region. The electronic submission deadline for this opportunity is set for 4th June 2026, with the contract anticipated to commence from August 2026 for a duration of four years.

This tender represents significant business growth potential for firms offering strategic planning and urban development services. Businesses capable of providing comprehensive development strategies, funding acquisition, and town planning would find this opportunity well-suited to their expertise. With a budget range of GBP 460,000 to GBP 500,000, this contract not only offers financial incentives but also aligns with community and economic development goals. Companies that can deliver innovation and added value in these areas will be ideally positioned to take advantage of this opportunity.

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Notice Title

Property Strategic Development Advisor

Notice Description

The Strategic Development Advisor will be required to provide: Strategic Advice; advise/lead on the delivery of the project; advise on Funding Assistance to assist in securing external funding; advise on Town Planning issues; conceptual master planning services; advise on development protocols. This list is not exhaustive but provides the basis of services required. Full details are provided in the Tender documentation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

It is expected that these services will be required from August 2026 for a period of 4 years, unless terminated in accordance with the provisions of the Framework agreement. The 4 year budget currently available to deliver this service is between GBP 460 000 and GBP 500 000 (excluding VAT).. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Options: HIE reserves the right, on giving reasonable written notice from time to time, to require changes to the Services (whether by the removal of Services, the addition of new Services, or increasing or decreasing the Services or specifying the order in which the Services are to be performed or the locations where the Services are to be provided). HIE shall not require any such change other than where it is permitted by Regulation 72 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The Framework may be modified for reasons including but not limited to: - reduction/ removal of Services, e.g., HIE actioning more of the services or elements of the services themselves - increasing the volume of Services - addition of similar Services In these situations, HIE will agree a price variation based on the pricing submitted within your Pricing Schedule. Modifications may result in the overall framework value being lower or higher than stated in the contract notice/contract award notice during the framework period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000826847
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY554984
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services

71356400 - Technical planning services

71410000 - Urban planning services

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
HIE reserves the right to re-tender for these services upon termination of the framework or at the end of the Framework, including any extension period.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE
Additional Buyers

CAIRNGORM MOUNTAIN (SCOTLAND) LTD

ORKNEY RESEARCH AND INNOVATION CAMPUS LLP

WAVE ENERGY SCOTLAND LIMITED

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 5NA
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
Badenoch and Strathspey
Westminster Constituency
Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY554984
    Property Strategic Development Advisor - The Strategic Development Advisor will be required to provide: Strategic Advice; advise/lead on the delivery of the project; advise on Funding Assistance to assist in securing external funding; advise on Town Planning issues; conceptual master planning services; advise on development protocols. This list is not exhaustive but provides the basis of services required. Full details are provided in the Tender documentation.

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