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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "SPPD – Commercial Adviser Services for Glasgow Office Project." This contract is within the services category and is specifically focused on general public services and environmental protection, located in the UKM82 region. The procurement method was limited, meaning there was no prior publication of a call for competition, and it adhered to NCA guidelines approved by Procurement Policy. The contract was signed with Avison Young (UK) Limited on 25th June 2026, with a contract value of £49,070.50.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in detailed options appraisals and HM Treasury-compliant business cases. The awarded contract involves strategic advisory services for the Scottish Government's consolidation of its Glasgow office, allowing the chosen supplier to provide insights into estate solutions, including leased premises, refurbishment options, and potential new building projects. Large enterprises with expertise in such comprehensive project assessments would find themselves well-suited to these requirements, thereby enhancing their portfolio and market presence in government-contracted projects.

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Notice Title

SPPD - Commercial Adviser Services for Glasgow Office Project

Notice Description

Scottish Government is seeking to contract an advisor to undertake a detailed options appraisal and HM Treasury compliant Outline Business Case to inform a preferred estate solution for its consolidated Glasgow office requirement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The supplier will produce a comprehensive options appraisal and an outline business case report to HM Treasury Green Book standards confirming the viable estate options appraised against the project requirements, including solutions from existing leased premises, landlord pre-refurbished options and single new building solutions, including different funding structures where appropriate.

Procurement Information

NCA approved by Procurement Policy

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000835879
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558947
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71315300 - Building surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,070 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20263 weeks 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
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
Post Town
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
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AVISON YOUNG (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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