Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Dunbritton Housing Association
1st Floor, 1 Hatters Lane
Dumbarton
G82 1AW
UK
Telephone: +44 1389761486
E-mail: info@dunbritton.org.uk
Fax: +44 1389730067
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.dunbritton.org.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA14925
I.1) Name and addresses
Argyll Community Housing Association Limited
Menzies House, Glenshellach Business Park
Oban
PA34 4RY
UK
Telephone: +44 1546605877
E-mail: allan.macdonald2@acha.co.uk
NUTS: UKM6
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.acha.co.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10562
I.1) Name and addresses
West Highland Housing Association
Crannog Lane
Oban
PA34 4HB
UK
Telephone: +44 1631566451
E-mail: mail@westhighlandha.co.uk
Fax: +44 1631565711
NUTS: UKM63
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.westhighlandha.co.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA16202
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
I.3) Communication
Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at:
http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Housing and community amenities
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Joint Development Consultant Services Framework
II.1.2) Main CPV code
71530000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Joint Development Consultant Services Framework 2026 – 2028
(with 2 x single 12-month extension options till 2030)
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM63
UKM64
UKM81
Main site or place of performance:
As attached documents
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Dunbritton Housing Association (DHA), West Highland Housing Association (WHHA) and Argyll Community Housing Association (ACHA) (referred to as the Associations in this ITT) are jointly seeking the services of Development Service Consultants for an Unranked Consultants Framework 1 October 26 till 31 September 28 with 2 x 12-month options to a 4 years maximum duration.
It is intended that The Associations will enter into a contract with Development Agents to provide development services on the construction project. They will provide day to day project management of the project to deliver management at a local level, utilise local knowledge, contacts and have specific community engagement expertise as per the below listed Schedule of Service. In essence the Development Agent will act as The Association’s Development Officer, reporting to The Association’s Chief Executives.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 80%
Cost criterion: Cost of Service
/ Weighting: 20%
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The Framework for Development Consultant Services will be for a 2-year period with the option to extend for a further 2 x single year periods solely at The Association’s discretion.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
As required under the scope of the services.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
All as stated in the attached ITT
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
As stated in the attached "Joint Developmenet Consultant Services Framework ITT - Final"
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.1) Information about a particular profession
Participation is reserved to a particular profession: Yes
Reference to the relevant law, regulation or administrative provision:
As stated in the attached "Joint Developmenet Consultant Services Framework ITT - Final"
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
See attached "Contract T&Cs for Services - Development Services (Final)"
III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with several operators.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2026/S 000-016804
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
03/08/2026
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
03/08/2026
Local time: 12:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published:
See ITT
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
Please ensure that you provide the evidence and submission information as requested in the ITT.
Please note that this opportunity is for Development Consultancy Services NOT for Contractors New Build Development.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=836408.
The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.
Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.
Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:
See attached 'CB Clause for % contribution on Framework' that must be completed and returned with your submission.
(SC Ref:836408)
Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=836408
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
1 Carlton Place
Glasgow
G5 9TW
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
03/07/2026