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title: "North Lanarkshire Council - New Build Housing Pathfinder (2022 / 23)"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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# North Lanarkshire Council - New Build Housing Pathfinder (2022 / 23)

Buyer: NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000692809

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## Summary

The North Lanarkshire Council is planning a new procurement for the "New Build Housing Pathfinder (2022/23)" initiative, aimed at acquiring newly built affordable homes for social housing within the North Lanarkshire region. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with the deadline for interested parties to submit proposals set for 31st March 2023. The buying organisation, located at the Civic Centre, Windmillhill Street, Motherwell (ML1 1AB), is engaging in this innovative approach to address the delivery challenges and demands for public housing in the area.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the construction, property development, and real estate sectors. Companies that can deliver affordable housing solutions and comply with environmental and accessibility standards are well-positioned to compete. By collaborating with North Lanarkshire Council, developers can secure guaranteed buyers for their properties, potentially reducing investment risks and fostering a supportive environment for new housing projects. This approach not only aims to enhance the local housing landscape but also to stimulate job creation and attract new residents to the area.

## Notice

North Lanarkshire Council (the Council) are undertaking an innovative 'development pathfinder' approach for the purchase of newly built affordable homes for social housing in North Lanarkshire

### Lot Information

Lot 1

North Lanarkshire Council (the Council) are seeking to continue their innovative 'development pathfinder' approach for the purchase of newly built new affordable homes for social / affordable housing in North Lanarkshire. The scale of the ambitious new build programme presents a number of delivery challenges, not least in procuring enough homes that meet the required standard and which can be delivered in a cost-effective and timely way. Therefore it is proposed to expand the use of 'off the shelf' acquisitions of completed homes from private developers. The Council already acquires completed homes from developers on private sector sites as part of developers' affordable housing policy obligations in the Cumbernauld housing market area and in Ravenscraig, Motherwell. At time of publication of this Prior Information Notice, 117 homes have been purchased in this way with agreement for a further 104 to be purchased in future. In addition to the agreement detailed above, a 'development pathfinder' approach is proposed whereby the Council would proactively engage with developers about bringing forward private sector housing sites, on which the Council may be able to purchase properties. This approach may bring forward additional affordable homes and reduce both costs and risks associated with the Councils new build programme. It may also be attractive to developers as it could de-risk their investments (by providing a guaranteed buyer for at least some of the homes on a site) and secure their supply chains. It may also enable the development of alternative tenures, including mid-market rent and shared equity. The approach could therefore help stimulate private sector delivery, attracting new jobs and residents into North Lanarkshire Under the development pathfinder approach, the Council would not undertake a formal procurement procedure by issuing tender documentation specifying its requirements for a particular site etc. Instead, the Council would engage directly with the market, providing outline guidance on its ambitions on the location, site mix etc. for acquisition of units in particular geographical areas. The Council would, in asking developers to come forward with proposed sites, be under no obligation to purchase homes. The Council would, on a case by case basis, have to satisfy itself that it is acting within its powers, reflecting on its obligations under procurement legislation. Any proposals received would be evaluated to ensure value for money can be demonstrated. This approach would by necessity result in less control being exercised by the Council in respect of the design of homes that may be built and the pace of development, relative to those projects where the Council acts as employer in a traditional works contract. Any agreements made with developers will be subject to a 'longstop' set out in missives, enabling the Council to break the agreement should the development not be delivered within the required timescales. To ensure that the Council can effectively engage with interested parties and efficiently consider and respond to any enquiries and proposals made, the Council will employ this approach across North Lanarkshire where there is higher demand and / or a significant re-provisioning programme. As outlined above private housing sites in the Cumbernauld housing market area are already subject to obligations in respect of the Affordable Housing Policy - SPG 13 (https://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/planning-and-building/planning-applications/our-supplementary-planning-guidance) which can result in the Council, or a housing association, purchasing homes from developers. Further information in regards to engagement is stated within section VI.3) Additional information of this notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY447967 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - 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 |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Mar 2023 |
| 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 | NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | MOTHERWELL |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML1 1AB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM34 North Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | North Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig |
| Westminster constituency | Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke |
| Delivery location | TLM84 North Lanarkshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 70 - Real estate services

### Codes

- 70111000 - Development of residential real estate
- 70121000 - Building sale or purchase services
- 70123100 - Sale of residential real estate

## Release History

- 10 May 2022 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY447967

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY447967
  North Lanarkshire Council - New Build Housing Pathfinder (2022 / 23) - North Lanarkshire Council (the Council) are undertaking an innovative 'development pathfinder' approach for the purchase of newly built affordable homes for social housing in North Lanarkshire

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=692809
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000692809
- https://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/planning-and-building/development-plans
- https://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/planning-and-building/planning-applications/our-supplementary-planning-guidance

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