Award

Invitation to Tender

AYRSHIRE HOUSING

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Summary of the contracting process

Ayrshire Housing, based in Ayr, UK, conducted a public procurement process for the provision of legal services under an open procedure. The procurement focuses on housing and community amenities and is situated within Ayrshire (UKM region). The tender, titled "Invitation to Tender," reached the award and contract stage as of 9th June 2026, following a submission deadline on 1st June 2026. The procurement comprised three lots: General Legal, Procurement, Construction and Conveyancing; Court Work and Housing Management; and Governance, Regulation and Financial Matters. The primary contract for each lot, valued at £10,000, was awarded to TC Young Solicitors. The main procurement category is services, and it adhered to an open procedure method.

This procurement process represents a significant opportunity for SME legal firms specialising in housing and community law. Companies capable of offering comprehensive legal services across procurement, construction, conveyancing, and regulatory matters are particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The existence of options within the lots, detailed in the Invitation to Tender (ITT), and the potential for contract renewal highlight continuing opportunities for qualified suppliers to establish or expand their service delivery within the social housing sector. Additionally, the requirement for electronic submission underscores the need for firms to be adept with digital procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Invitation to Tender

Notice Description

Legal Services

Lot Information

Lot 1 - General Legal, Procurement, Construction and Conveyancing

Legal Services for Ayrshire Housing Association

Options: detailed in ITT

Renewal: Option to extend for 2 years

Lot 2 Court Work and Housing Management

Legal Services

Options: In ITT document

Renewal: Further 2 years extension optional

Lot 3 Governance, Regulation and financial matters

legal services

Options: In ITT

Renewal: Option to extend for 2 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000830244
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557624
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20263 days 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
AYRSHIRE HOUSING
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
KA8 8BX
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM94 South Ayrshire

Local Authority
South Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Ayr North
Westminster Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TC YOUNG SOLICITORS

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