--- title: "DLGH - Scottish Accessible Housing Guidance" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000832972" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832972" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000832972.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000832972.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2026-06-16" --- # DLGH - Scottish Accessible Housing Guidance Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000832972 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832972) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000832972.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "DLGH - Scottish Accessible Housing Guidance". This procurement is aimed at updating the Housing for Varying Guidance through a research contract that involves reviewing current practices, public consultations, and stakeholder engagement. The industry category for this procurement is general public services, and it is located within the United Kingdom, specifically focusing on the region of UKM. The procurement method is open, allowing for broad participation, and electronic submissions are accepted. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 7th July 2026, with the award period commencing shortly after on the same day at 12:30 PM. The contract value is set at £100,000, and the tender is being managed via the Public Contracts Scotland Tender (PCS-T) system. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research, public policy advisory, or consultancy services, particularly those experienced in housing policy and stakeholder engagement. Companies that can demonstrate a strong track record of delivering similar strategic program research, and that meet the economic and risk assessment criteria set by the Scottish Government, would be well-suited to compete. The project requires a Dun & Bradstreet Failure Risk Indicator rating of no greater than 2, along with requisite insurance levels, ensuring that only financially stable and experienced organisations are considered. Successful bidders will have the chance to contribute to impactful housing policy guidance, potentially shaping future standards and regulations, thereby enhancing their portfolio and reputation in the public sector. ## Notice Research contract to update the Housing for Varying Guidance. The research will involve review of the current guidance, other relevant good practice, public consultation responses and stakeholder engagement. The research will produce updated guidance that will be published by Scottish Government. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Scottish Government is undertaking a procurement exercise to source external support to contribute to the delivery of the strategic programme of work. The requirement will be let as an open procurement via the Public Contracts Scotland Tender (PCS-T) system. Further details, including full specification, evaluation criteria, and contract terms, will be made available via PCS-T. Renewal: There will be an optional 2 month extension period ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558060 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | 16 Jun 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | Lots value | £100,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G2 8LU | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 16 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558060 - 27 May 2026 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556659 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556659 DLGH - Scottish Accessible Housing Guidance - Research contract to update the Housing for Varying Guidance. The research will involve review of the current guidance, other relevant good practice, public consultation responses and stakeholder engagement. The research will produce updated guidance that will be published by Scottish Government. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558060 DLGH - Scottish Accessible Housing Guidance - Research contract to update the Housing for Varying Guidance. The research will involve review of the current guidance, other relevant good practice, public consultation responses and stakeholder engagement. The research will produce updated guidance that will be published by Scottish Government. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/Selling/supplier-enquiries - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832972 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/go/26772548019ECF84326F ## 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-r6ebe6-0000832972. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000832972.json.