--- title: "Inverness Town House Feasibility Study" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000773299" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000773299" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000773299.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000773299.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL" published: "2025-10-16" --- # Inverness Town House Feasibility Study Buyer: THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000773299 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000773299) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000773299.json) ## Summary The Highland Council is currently in the tender stage for a feasibility study of the Inverness Town House, situated in Inverness, Scotland. This procurement, under the 'services' category, focuses on exploring potential uses and commercial options for the historic building. The tender, identified by the code C&P/ICGF/THFS, was initiated on 8th August 2024 and interested parties must submit their electronic responses by 22nd August 2024. The procurement will follow a restricted procedure, with the second stage invitation scheduled for 13th September 2024. The entire project is expected to last 90 days from the commencement date. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in architectural and feasibility studies, urban planning, and market analysis. Companies well-versed in stakeholder engagement, structural assessments, and the development of business cases will find this project particularly beneficial for growth. The project's scope includes structural evaluations, commercial viability studies, and the creation of a phased business development plan, making it ideal for firms specializing in comprehensive consultancy services. The selective procurement method ensures that only highly qualified candidates will proceed to the final quotation stage, fostering a competitive environment for top-tier service providers. ## Notice Inverness Town House Feasibility Study ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Council wishes to commission a feasibility study which will focus on the following: 1. Options for the use of the building, potential commercial options for the building both that could operate alongside the civic role. 2. Undertake engagement with stakeholders, on the potential uses of the building. 3. Understanding the market - what is the commercial environment for the potential options, would could be the potential income and costs involved 4. Identifying the requirements - what would be required in order to deliver/ operate each of the commercial options identified in terms of: a. Structural changes required b. Interdependencies c. Permissions/licenses etc d. Operational delivery model, including staffing requirements and consideration of potential joint operation of the Town House and Victorian Market 5. Deliver an outline business case - to include potential capital costs and revenue implications for the options identified and how the development could be phased over time. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541619 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 22 Aug 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 17 Jan 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £23,800 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL | | Locality | INVERNESS | | Post town | Inverness | | Postcode | IV3 5BX | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Highland | | Electoral ward | Inverness West | | Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire | | Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SAVILLS (UK | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 71200000 - Architectural and related services - 71210000 - Advisory architectural services - 71220000 - Architectural design services - 71221000 - Architectural services for buildings - 71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services - 71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services - 71251000 - Architectural and building-surveying services - 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services - 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services - 71315210 - Building services consultancy services - 71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services - 71530000 - Construction consultancy services - 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services - 73220000 - Development consultancy services - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services - 79415200 - Design consultancy services ## Release History - 16 Oct 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541619 - 8 Aug 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511727 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG511727&idx=1 8th August 2024 - SPD Instructions - Town House Feasibility Study - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511727 Inverness Town House Feasibility Study - Inverness Town House Feasibility Study - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541619 Inverness Town House Feasibility Study - Inverness Town House Feasibility Study ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.highland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000773299 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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