--- title: "Provision of Empty Homes Audit" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000711116" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000711116" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000711116.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000711116.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2023-01-13" --- # Provision of Empty Homes Audit Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000711116 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000711116) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000711116.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government is seeking an external audit for the "Provision of Empty Homes Audit" through an open procurement process. The audit aims to evaluate its long-term empty homes policy and interventions, providing insights into potential solutions and review of comparable approaches. The procurement stage is currently active with a deadline for submissions on November 24, 2022. This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specializing in services related to housing policy analysis and research to compete for a contract with the Scottish Government. Companies with experience in similar audits and a deep understanding of the housing sector in Scotland are well-suited to engage in this competitive process. The project scope spans across Scotland, creating opportunities for businesses to contribute to addressing housing challenges in the region and potentially grow their service offerings in this sector. ## Notice The Scottish Government (SG), on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, wishes to commission an external audit of its long-term empty homes policy and interventions. This research is being commissioned by the More Homes Division of the Scottish Government (SG) on behalf of the Directorate for Local Government and Housing. The intention is that the external audit will: (i) set out the scale of the problem and the factors that contribute to empty homes; (ii) identify learning from the use of various interventions and powers across Scotland to bring empty homes back into use; and (iii) review UK and other relevant approaches to determine their relevance to the Scottish context ### Lot Information Lot 1 An external audit of Scotland's long-term empty homes policy and interventions. It is anticipated that the research will extend over 6 months and will draw on existing data compiled and provided by SG analysts. It will likely be a mixed methods project, although we will welcome suggested methodologies from bidders that fit the brief. The project will work with local authorities and other key stakeholders, such as representatives from the Scottish Empty Homes Partnership, COSLA and ALACHO. The findings of this audit will help inform how commitments on empty homes within the Housing to 2040 Strategy can best be met. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN468546 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Jan 2023 | | Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 19 Dec 2022 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £49,999 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £44,250 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G2 8LU | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | INDIGO HOUSE; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79315000 - Social research services ## Release History - 13 Jan 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN468546 - 24 Oct 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT462463 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT462463&idx=2 14th November 2022 - Forms Schedule 8. These Conditions may only be varied with the written agreement of the Purchaser. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT462463&idx=1 24th October 2022 - Provision of Empty Homes Audit - Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT462463 Provision of Empty Homes Audit - The Scottish Government (SG), on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, wishes to commission an external audit of its long-term empty homes policy and interventions. This research is being commissioned by the More Homes Division of the Scottish Government (SG) on behalf of the Directorate for Local Government and Housing. The intention is that the external audit will: (i) set out the scale of the problem and the factors that contribute to empty homes; (ii) identify learning from the use of various interventions and powers across Scotland to bring empty homes back into use; and (iii) review UK and other relevant approaches to determine their relevance to the Scottish context - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN468546 Provision of Empty Homes Audit - The Scottish Government (SG), on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, wishes to commission an external audit of its long-term empty homes policy and interventions. This research is being commissioned by the More Homes Division of the Scottish Government (SG) on behalf of the Directorate for Local Government and Housing. The intention is that the external audit will: (i) set out the scale of the problem and the factors that contribute to empty homes; (ii) identify learning from the use of various interventions and powers across Scotland to bring empty homes back into use; and (iii) review UK and other relevant approaches to determine their relevance to the Scottish context ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/Selling/supplier-enquiries - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000711116 - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000711116. 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