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title: "Joint Development Consultant Contract or Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065bd0"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DUNBRITTON HOUSING ASSOCIATION"
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# Joint Development Consultant Contract or Framework

Buyer: DUNBRITTON HOUSING ASSOCIATION  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065bd0

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## Summary

The planned procurement process concerns a Joint Development Consultant Contract or Framework, facilitated by Dunbritton Housing Association, Argyll Community Housing Association, and West Highland Housing Association. The procurement stage is currently in planning, with communications expected to proceed by 3rd April 2026. The contract, covering construction consultancy services, seeks to engage businesses within the UK regions of West Highlands and Argyll. The intended timeline for this consultant arrangement spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, with options to extend for up to two additional years. This initiative will gather insights and feedback from the marketplace to shape the procurement offering effectively.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in construction consultancy to grow within Scotland's housing sector. Ideal candidates would be organisations adept in handling consultancy projects for community-focused housing associations. By participating, businesses can influence the formulation of this critical contract and potentially secure long-term engagement. Relevant stakeholders are encouraged to provide insights through the designated communication channels to support the associations in refining their procurement strategy. Engaging with this contract could bolster consultancy firms' portfolios, enhancing their visibility and opportunities in the public sector.

## Notice

Joint Development Consultant Contract or Framework 2026 - 2030

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Dunbritton Housing Association (DHA), West Highland Housing Association (WHHA) and Argyll Community Housing Association (ACHA) (referred to as the Associations in this PIN) are jointly seeking information and feedback from the marketplace on our ideas and thoughts of the Development Consultant Contract or Framework 1 April 26 till 31 March 28 with 2 x 12-month options (4 years max). The proposed options are all as outlined as listed on the attached documents with this PIN. We are very interest in the marketplace views on our options? Feedback, Thoughts and Comments We are extremely interested in your views about what we have set out above. We are very keen to investigate the contracting market throughout Scotland to identify potential interested Consultants in this opportunity. We want to take this opportunity to engage with you all and the marketplace and would encourage you all to feedback your thoughts and comments through the PCS questions platform or alternatively via email to Douglas Gold, Technical and Procurement Consultant douglasgold@sky.com This is your opportunity to be involved in shaping the procurement of this critical service for the Associations. Additional information: All as stated in the attached documents with this PIN

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016804-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DUNBRITTON HOUSING ASSOCIATION |
| Additional buyers | ARGYLL COMMUNITY HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED; WEST HIGHLAND HOUSING ASSOCIATION |
| Locality | DUMBARTON |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G82 1AW |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Argyll and Bute |
| Electoral ward | Oban South and the Isles |
| Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber |
| Delivery location | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute, TLM64 Na h-Eileanan Siar, TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2026 at 11:33 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016804-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.acha.co.uk
- http://www.westhighlandha.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000824734
- https://www.dunbritton.org.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=824734
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10562
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA14925
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA16202

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