Planning

DLGH - Scottish Accessible Housing Guidance

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, acting as the central purchasing body, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a research contract titled "DLGH - Scottish Accessible Housing Guidance." This procurement, valued at £100,000, falls under the services category and aims to update the Housing for Varying Guidance through comprehensive research and stakeholder engagement. Located in the UKM region, specifically Glasgow, the procurement notice is set to be published on 16 June 2026, with all further details to be accessible via the Public Contracts Scotland Tender system.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in research and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in public housing guidelines and stakeholder consultation. Organisations skilled in reviewing existing practices and producing policy guidance would find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. By engaging in this procurement, businesses have the chance to collaborate with the Scottish Government and enhance their portfolio by contributing to a strategic programme of work with national significance.

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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 intends to undertake 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, with publication of the contract notice planned for 16 June 2026. Further details, including full specification, evaluation criteria, and contract terms, will be made available within the procurement documentation at the contract notice stage.

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=MAY556659
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

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.

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