--- title: "EDC/2023/3810 - Housing Options and Open Market Purchase Scheme" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000790338" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000790338" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000790338.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000790338.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2025-05-02" --- # EDC/2023/3810 - Housing Options and Open Market Purchase Scheme Buyer: EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000790338 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000790338) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000790338.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the project titled "EDC/2023/3810 - Housing Options and Open Market Purchase Scheme" was undertaken by East Dunbartonshire Council, located at Civic & Corporate Headquarters, Kirkintilloch, UKM81. The process falls under the industry category of general public services, specifically within research related to housing options and schemes to meet regional housing needs. This procurement reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 7th April 2025. The open procedure method was employed, following a tender stage that closed on 25th February 2025. The appointed supplier, ARK Consultancy Ltd, based in Birmingham, UK, has been engaged to provide consultancy services with a contract value of £19,400 GBP. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services pertaining to housing solutions and market research. Companies capable of providing innovative models in intermediate housing options, such as Mid Market Rent and Shared Equity, will find this contract suited to their expertise. Large-scale service providers with a strategic focus on regional housing demands and those proficient in electronic submissions are well-positioned to compete for similar future tenders. Collaborating with a local authority like East Dunbartonshire Council can enhance a firm's portfolio and open doors to further public sector opportunities in the UK. ## Notice East Dunbartonshire Council requires a suitable qualified consultant to carry out research on intermediate housing options in East Dunbartonshire that could help meet housing need and demand in the area, in addition to social housing provision. The focus will be on Mid Market Rent (MMR), and Shared Equity (SE) intermediate housing tenures however other innovative models should be addressed as part of this research. ### Lot Information Lot 1 East Dunbartonshire Council requires a suitable qualified consultant to carry out research on intermediate housing options in East Dunbartonshire that could help meet housing need and demand in the area, in addition to social housing provision. The focus will be on Mid Market Rent (MMR), and Shared Equity (SE) intermediate housing tenures however other innovative models should be addressed as part of this research. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529543 | | 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 | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 7 Apr 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 | £19,400 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | KIRKINTILLOCH | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G66 1TJ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire | | Local authority | East Dunbartonshire | | Electoral ward | Lenzie and Kirkintilloch South | | Westminster constituency | Mid Dunbartonshire | | Delivery location | TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ARK CONSULTANCY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73110000 - Research services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 79310000 - Market research services - 79315000 - Social research services ## Release History - 2 May 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529543 - 11 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523679 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB523679&idx=1 11th February 2025 - ITT - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB523679&idx=2 11th February 2025 - NEC - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB523679&idx=3 11th February 2025 - HLA - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB523679&idx=4 11th February 2025 - PS - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB523679&idx=5 11th February 2025 - GDPR - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523679 EDC/2023/3810 - Housing Options and Open Market Purchase Scheme - East Dunbartonshire Council requires a suitable qualified consultant to carry out research on intermediate housing options in East Dunbartonshire that could help meet housing need and demand in the area, in addition to social housing provision. The focus will be on Mid Market Rent (MMR), and Shared Equity (SE) intermediate housing tenures however other innovative models should be addressed as part of this research. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529543 EDC/2023/3810 - Housing Options and Open Market Purchase Scheme - East Dunbartonshire Council requires a suitable qualified consultant to carry out research on intermediate housing options in East Dunbartonshire that could help meet housing need and demand in the area, in addition to social housing provision. The focus will be on Mid Market Rent (MMR), and Shared Equity (SE) intermediate housing tenures however other innovative models should be addressed as part of this research. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000790338 ## 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-r6ebe6-0000790338. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000790338.json.