Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Argyll and Bute Council
Kilmory
Lochgilphead
PA31 8RT
UK
Telephone: +44 1586555232
E-mail: elaine.appleby@argyll-bute.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00063
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Tarbert Heritage Scheme – Design Team Framework
II.1.2) Main CPV code
71220000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The Council has been awarded external funding to facilitate a 5-year heritage programme to enhance Tarbert’s waterfront. With a view to encouraging participation, these types of projects benefit from a design team framework. A framework not only enables Council officers to recommend an architect, but through which the project is also better able to control quality and secure best value, whilst removing an onerous activity from the property owners.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79415200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM63
Main site or place of performance:
Tarbert
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
To set up a design team framework to support delivery of the Tarbert Heritage Scheme, by providing a compliant method for property owners to appoint a design team.
Full details of the scope of requirements will be provided within the ITT document as part of the Contract Notice.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
20/04/2026
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
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=827849.
(SC Ref:827849)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
27/03/2026