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DLGH - Scottish Accessible Housing Guidance

Scottish Government

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

25 Aug 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

16 Jun 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Planning

27 May 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government commissioned external research services to update Scottish accessible housing guidance, formerly described as Housing for Varying Guidance. The work involves reviewing the existing guidance and other relevant good practice, considering public consultation responses, and engaging with stakeholders. The intended output is updated guidance for publication by the Scottish Government. This is a public-sector research and policy-support requirement, classified under CPV 73000000 for research and development services and related consultancy. Delivery is in Scotland, with the buying organisation based in Glasgow. The requirement was divided into one lot and is suited to organisations that can combine housing or accessibility expertise with evidence review, consultation analysis and stakeholder engagement.

The procurement has been awarded following a completed open procedure. The tender closed on 7 July 2026 at 12:00, with bid opening at 12:30 and award activity starting at 12:30 the same day. Four electronic bids were received, all from SMEs. Anderson Bell Christie Limited was selected for the single lot. The contract was signed on 4 August 2026 and is active, with a value of £92,800. The planned contract period is 210 days, with an optional two-month extension. Bidders had to submit in English and keep bids valid for 180 days. Economic requirements included a Dun & Bradstreet Failure Risk Indicator rating of 2 or lower, employer’s liability insurance as legally required, and public liability insurance of at least £1,000,000. A 15% subcontracting share applies.

For a supplier that did not win, this award demonstrates demand from the Scottish Government for specialist research supporting accessible housing policy. A credible future competitor would need to review existing housing guidance and wider good practice, analyse consultation evidence, and design and carry out structured engagement with relevant stakeholders. It would also need to turn research findings into clear, publishable government guidance rather than only provide academic analysis. The successful market included SME bidders, indicating that the requirement can be delivered by focused smaller organisations as well as larger consultancies. Financial credibility and risk controls will matter: suppliers should be prepared to meet the required Dun & Bradstreet rating and insurance levels, manage any subcontracting carefully, and deliver a defined research assignment within a short implementation period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DLGH - Scottish Accessible Housing Guidance

Notice Description

Research contract to update the Housing for Varying Guidance. The research will involve review of the current guidance, other relevant good practice, public consultation responses and stakeholder engagement. The research will produce updated guidance that will be published by Scottish Government.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government is undertaking a procurement exercise to source external support to contribute to the delivery of the strategic programme of work. The requirement will be let as an open procurement via the Public Contracts Scotland Tender (PCS-T) system. Further details, including full specification, evaluation criteria, and contract terms, will be made available via PCS-T.

Renewal: There will be an optional 2 month extension period

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000832972
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG563001
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£92,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Aug 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
16 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Anderson Bell Christie

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556659
    DLGH - Scottish Accessible Housing Guidance - Research contract to update the Housing for Varying Guidance. The research will involve review of the current guidance, other relevant good practice, public consultation responses and stakeholder engagement. The research will produce updated guidance that will be published by Scottish Government.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558060
    DLGH - Scottish Accessible Housing Guidance - Research contract to update the Housing for Varying Guidance. The research will involve review of the current guidance, other relevant good practice, public consultation responses and stakeholder engagement. The research will produce updated guidance that will be published by Scottish Government.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG563001
    DLGH - Scottish Accessible Housing Guidance - Research contract to update the Housing for Varying Guidance. The research will involve review of the current guidance, other relevant good practice, public consultation responses and stakeholder engagement. The research will produce updated guidance that will be published by Scottish Government.

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