---
title: "Building Standards Profession - Independent competency assessment scheme - Options appraisal"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000772207"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2024-09-12"
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# Building Standards Profession - Independent competency assessment scheme - Options appraisal

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000772207

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for the project titled "Building Standards Profession – Independent competency assessment scheme – Options appraisal." The procurement process falls under the services industry category and was conducted using an open procedure. The primary location for the project is the UK, and the procurement stage is complete, with the contract having been signed on 27 August 2024. This project aims to introduce a model for the independent competency assessment of individuals in building standards verification roles, including the development of a building standards register. Key dates include the tender period that ended on 7 August 2024 and the award period which started the same day.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage in public sector projects and expand their portfolio within the field of building standards and public services. Pye Tait Consulting, an SME, successfully secured this contract valued at £28,000, demonstrating the potential for specialised consultancies to earn competitive contracts. Businesses with expertise in competency assessment schemes, building standards, or public sector consultancy will find such opportunities beneficial for their growth and market presence.

## Notice

This project will introduce a model for the independent competency assessment of individuals in building standards verification roles.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This project will introduce a model for the independent competency assessment of individuals in building standards verification roles. The research is being used to identify the best options for an independent competency assessment scheme. This will include the development of a building standards register to hold information on individuals competency assessment data.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514098 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £28,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH6 6QQ |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PYE TAIT CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Sep 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514098
- 15 Jul 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL509836

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL509836&idx=1
  31st July 2024 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL509836&idx=3
  31st July 2024 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL509836&idx=2
  15th July 2024 - Scottish Government Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL509836
  Building Standards Profession - Independent competency assessment scheme - Options appraisal - This project will introduce a model for the independent competency assessment of individuals in building standards verification roles.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514098
  Building Standards Profession - Independent competency assessment scheme - Options appraisal - This project will introduce a model for the independent competency assessment of individuals in building standards verification roles.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/sheriff-court/find-a-court
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000772207

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