--- title: "Review of the pre-emptive building standards system including verifier impartiality and accountability to the public" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000822740" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000822740" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000822740.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000822740.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2026-04-02" --- # Review of the pre-emptive building standards system including verifier impartiality and accountability to the public Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000822740 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000822740) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000822740.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government has awarded a contract to Pye Tait Ltd for the "Review of the pre-emptive building standards system including verifier impartiality and accountability to the public." This procurement falls under the services category, focusing on general public services, specifically related to the building standards system in Scotland. The process followed an open procedure, ensuring transparency and wide competition. The contract, valued at £47,225, was signed on 30th March 2026, marking the completion of the award stage with the project poised to start immediately. The initiative addresses compliance within the building standards system, examining verifier accountability and impartiality, particularly for projects involving local authorities' interests. Earlier, the tender stage was completed with submissions closing on 5th March 2026. This tender represents a strategic opportunity for consulting firms specialising in building standards and compliance systems to engage with a significant government initiative. With a focus on enhancing accountability and verifying impartiality, organisations with expertise in regulatory compliance, building code assessment, and public policy consultancy would find this project well-suited to their strengths. By leveraging this contract, businesses can demonstrate their capabilities in delivering high value-added advisory services to government entities, potentially opening further avenues for collaboration with public sector bodies aiming to improve standards systems and governance frameworks. ## Notice Building Standards are reviewing how effective the pre-emptive nature of the system is in delivering compliance in the Scottish building standards system. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The aim of this research is to review how effective the pre-emptive nature of the system is in delivering compliance in the Scottish building standards system. Identifying its strengths and weaknesses, evaluating practical implications that may increase the risk of non-compliance, and assessing opportunities for improvement to ensure the system operates as intended. This research should identify local authority verifier accountability and impartiality for projects where they have an interest e.g. schools, community halls and other buildings under their control. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553125 | | 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 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 30 Mar 2026 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £49,999 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £47,225 | ## 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 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | Leith | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | PYE TAIT LTD (TRADING AS 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 - 2 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553125 - 5 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548865 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548865&idx=1 5th February 2026 - Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548865&idx=2 5th February 2026 - Scottish Government Terms and Conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548865 Review of the pre-emptive building standards system including verifier impartiality and accountability to the public - Building Standards are reviewing how effective the pre-emptive nature of the system is in delivering compliance in the Scottish building standards system. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553125 Review of the pre-emptive building standards system including verifier impartiality and accountability to the public - Building Standards are reviewing how effective the pre-emptive nature of the system is in delivering compliance in the Scottish building standards system. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/Selling/supplier-enquiries - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000822740 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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