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title: "Joint Development Consultant Contract or Framework"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000824734"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DUNBRITTON HOUSING ASSOCIATION"
published: "2026-02-25"
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# Joint Development Consultant Contract or Framework

Buyer: DUNBRITTON HOUSING ASSOCIATION  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000824734

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## Summary

The procurement process is currently in the Planning stage for a project titled "Joint Development Consultant Contract or Framework." The buying organisation, Dunbritton Housing Association, in collaboration with West Highland Housing Association and Argyll Community Housing Association, is seeking insights and consultation regarding this forthcoming contract. This venture, under the industry category of Housing and Community Amenities, is intended to span from 2026 to 2030, with potential service locations covering various regions in Scotland, including UKM63, UKM64, and UKM81. Notably, the procurement method involves engaging the marketplace for feedback and insights, with an important date to note being the planned future notice on 3rd April 2026.

This tender creates significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for consulting firms specialising in housing development and community amenities. The related procurement process, potentially lasting up to four years, offers a substantial engagement opportunity for knowledgeable consultants within the Scottish market to shape service delivery for the associations. Interested parties are encouraged to provide input and feedback to influence the procurement and ensure alignment with industry best practices and the associations' objectives. Such engagements are suited for businesses that are proactive in offering strategic insights and are capable of delivering comprehensive services in collaboration-heavy environments.

## Notice

Joint Development Consultant Contract or Framework 2026 - 2030

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Dunbritton Housing Association (DHA), West Highland Housing Association (WHHA) and Argyll Community Housing Association (ACHA) (referred to as the Associations in this PIN) are jointly seeking information and feedback from the marketplace on our ideas and thoughts of the Development Consultant Contract or Framework 1 April 26 till 31 March 28 with 2 x 12-month options (4 years max). The proposed options are all as outlined as listed on the attached documents with this PIN. We are very interest in the marketplace views on our options? Feedback, Thoughts and Comments We are extremely interested in your views about what we have set out above. We are very keen to investigate the contracting market throughout Scotland to identify potential interested Consultants in this opportunity. We want to take this opportunity to engage with you all and the marketplace and would encourage you all to feedback your thoughts and comments through the PCS questions platform or alternatively via email to Douglas Gold, Technical and Procurement Consultant douglasgold@sky.com This is your opportunity to be involved in shaping the procurement of this critical service for the Associations.. All as stated in the attached documents with this PIN

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550329 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 3 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DUNBRITTON HOUSING ASSOCIATION |
| Additional buyers | ARGYLL COMMUNITY HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED; WEST HIGHLAND HOUSING ASSOCIATION |
| Locality | DUMBARTON |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G82 1AW |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Argyll and Bute |
| Electoral ward | Oban South and the Isles |
| Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber |
| Delivery location | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute, TLM64 Na h-Eileanan Siar, TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550329

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550329&idx=1
  26th February 2026 - Development Consultant - Scope of PIN - Final
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550329&idx=3
  26th February 2026 - Development Consultant - Scope of PIN - Final Rev1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550329&idx=2
  25th February 2026 - New Developments for PIN - Final
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550329
  Joint Development Consultant Contract or Framework - Joint Development Consultant Contract or Framework 2026 - 2030

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=824734
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000824734
- https://www.dunbritton.org.uk/

## Provenance

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