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DFH - Investment in Charitable Bonds

Scottish Government

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06 Jul 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has issued a tender titled "DFH - Investment in Charitable Bonds" which is focused on bolstering the third sector's impact on Scotland’s economy and public services. This initiative, under the main category of services, contributes to the Affordable Housing Supply Programme in Scotland. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage with an open procedure, inviting electronic submissions through the specified portal. Key dates include a submission deadline on 11th August 2026 at 12:00 PM, and the award period commencing later that day. This opportunity is valued at £5,000,000 and aims to provide loan finance to Regional Social Landlords for the delivery of affordable housing as outlined in the Housing to 2040 Strategy.

Businesses specialising in financial services or those authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority are ideally positioned to benefit from this tender. The procurement seeks businesses with a strong financial standing, capable of complying with substantial insurance requirements and offering expertise in investment and loan management. This tender presents a significant opportunity for firms aiming to enhance their portfolio in public sector contracts, particularly those that can offer financial products designed to meet the social and economic objectives laid out by the Scottish Government. The process includes criteria that emphasise quality and price in equal measure, providing a platform for innovative financial solutions that aid in addressing Scotland's housing challenges.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DFH - Investment in Charitable Bonds

Notice Description

The Scottish Government (SG) is committed to supporting the third sector in Scotland. The third sector has a direct impact on the growth of Scotland's economy, the wellbeing of its citizens and the improvement of its public services. The supply of affordable housing as set out in the Housing to 2040 Strategy is a high priority for the SG and Charitable Bonds contribute to the Affordable Housing Supply Programme through both the provision of loan finance to Regional Social Landlords (RSLs) and the distribution of Charitable Donations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The successful Contractor will issue and promote limited recourse bonds open for investment by Scottish Ministers., Upon the Bonds' maturing (following a fixed term of between five and fifteen years), Subscribers will receive back their full investment plus a rate of return. The Bonds will allow Subscribers to receive a rate of return on the amount they invest in the Bonds, the rate of return being expressed as total gross interest to be paid on maturity of the Bonds. . A proportion of the money which the SG Invests in the Bonds will be used by the Contractor to fund one or more loans, at a commercial fixed rate of interest (and subject to a single repayment with compound interest over a period matching the term of the bond), to eligible Registered Social Landlords for the purposes of supporting the development of affordable housing in Scotland.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000834870
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559451
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

66 - Financial and insurance services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

66150000 - Financial markets administration services

66190000 - Loan brokerage services

75100000 - Administration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
EDINBURGH
Postcode
Not specified
Postcode Area
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559451
    DFH - Investment in Charitable Bonds - The Scottish Government (SG) is committed to supporting the third sector in Scotland. The third sector has a direct impact on the growth of Scotland's economy, the wellbeing of its citizens and the improvement of its public services. The supply of affordable housing as set out in the Housing to 2040 Strategy is a high priority for the SG and Charitable Bonds contribute to the Affordable Housing Supply Programme through both the provision of loan finance to Regional Social Landlords (RSLs) and the distribution of Charitable Donations.

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