--- title: "Lot 2 Fortrose, Inverness High/NW, Charleston Community POD - Information Manager" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000822821" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000822821" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000822821.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000822821.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-27" --- # Lot 2 Fortrose, Inverness High/NW, Charleston Community POD - Information Manager Buyer: THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000822821 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000822821) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000822821.json) ## Summary The Highland Council recently concluded an open procurement process for consultancy services titled "Lot 2 Fortrose, Inverness High/NW, Charleston Community POD - Information Manager." This tender involved the provision of Information Manager consultancy services according to the RIBA Plan of Work, with the primary industry category being general public services (CPV code 71310000). Located in Inverness, the procurement stage has moved to the award and contract phase as of 27th May 2026. The contract was signed on 22nd April 2026, with BIM Consulting Ltd being awarded the contract valued at £87,450. The procurement method used was an open procedure, indicating a competitive process prioritising a 40% quality and 60% cost evaluation split. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those in the consultancy, architectural, and project management sectors. Businesses capable of delivering specialised management services in construction and development projects would have been well-suited to compete in this tender. As an SME, BIM Consulting Ltd successfully secured the contract, indicating that small to medium-sized enterprises have a viable chance in similar competitive bids. Such opportunities enhance business growth by allowing participation in substantial regional projects managed by local authorities like The Highland Council, known for overseeing comprehensive public service projects. ## Notice Information Manager consultancy services as per RIBA Plan of Work, and attached Scope of Service and Responsibilities Matrix ### Lot Information Lot 1 This is an open tender with 40% quality / 60% cost split. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556647 | | 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 | 27 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 22 Apr 2026 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £87,450 | ## 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 5NX | | 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 | BIM CONSULTING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services ## Release History - 27 May 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556647 - 5 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548870 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548870&idx=6 10th March 2026 - HIP25016 Charleston Programme - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548870&idx=5 10th March 2026 - HIP25010 Inverness High Programme - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548870&idx=4 10th March 2026 - HIP25009 Fortrose Programme - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548870&idx=1 5th February 2026 - Lot 2 Scope of Works - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548870&idx=2 5th February 2026 - Lot 2 Community Benefits Guidance - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548870&idx=3 5th February 2026 - Highland Council Terms & Conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548870 Lot 2 Fortrose, Inverness High/NW, Charleston Community POD - Information Manager - Information Manager consultancy services as per RIBA Plan of Work, and attached Scope of Service and Responsibilities Matrix - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556647 Lot 2 Fortrose, Inverness High/NW, Charleston Community POD - Information Manager - Information Manager consultancy services as per RIBA Plan of Work, and attached Scope of Service and Responsibilities Matrix ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.highland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000822821 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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