Hysbysiad contract
Adran I:
Endid
contractio
I.1) Enw a chyfeiriad
Scottish Government
5 Atlantic Quay, 150 Broomielaw
Glasgow
G2 8LU
UK
Person cyswllt: Jonathan Nicolson
Ffôn: +44 412425466
E-bost: jonathan.nicolson@gov.scot
NUTS: UKM
Cyfeiriad(au) rhyngrwyd
Prif gyfeiriad: http://www.scotland.gov.uk
Cyfeiriad proffil y prynwr: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482
I.2) Caffael ar y cyd
Caiff y contract ei ddyfarnu gan gorff prynu canolog
I.3) Cyfathrebu
Mae'r dogfennau caffael ar gael ar gyfer mynediad uniongyrchol anghyfyngedig a llawn, yn rhad ac am ddim ar:
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html
Gellir cael gwybodaeth ychwanegol o'r cyfeiriad uchod
Rhaid anfon tendrau neu geisiadau i gymryd rhan yn electronig at:
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html
I.4) Y math o awdurdod contractio
Gweinyddiaeth neu unrhyw awdurdod cenedlaethol neu ffederal arall, gan gynnwys eu his-adrannau rhanbarthol neu leol
I.5) Prif weithgaredd
Tai ac amwynderau cymunedol
Adran II: Gwrthrych
II.1) Cwmpas y caffaeliad
II.1.1) Teitl
DFH Home Ownership Scheme Delivery and Shared Equity Aftersales
Cyfeirnod: 870449
II.1.2) Prif god CPV
66171000
II.1.3) Y math o gontract
Gwasanaethau
II.1.4) Disgrifiad byr
The Scottish Government intend to commission a contract which provides administrative services for the delivery of it’s shared equity home ownership schemes as well as the ongoing administrative work related to after sales for all of it’s shared equity legacy portfolio. This work will include the assessment of scheme applications, playing a key role in the process of handling the funds through the conveyancing process, supporting all shared equity home owners with after sales transactions in line with the published after sales procedures, an example of which would be sale of a shared equity property, or change of lender. https://www.gov.scot/publications/sale-shared-equity-procedures-3/
II.1.5) Cyfanswm gwerth amcangyfrifedig
Gwerth heb gynnwys TAW: 40 000 000.00 GBP
II.1.6) Gwybodaeth am lotiau
Mae’r contract hwn wedi’i rannu’n lotiau:
Na
II.2) Disgrifiad
II.2.3) Man cyflawni
Cod NUTS:
UKM
II.2.4) Disgrifiad o’r caffaeliad
Service Summary
The Scottish Government requires a Service Provider to deliver the administration of shared equity home ownership schemes and associated aftersales services across Scotland. The Services comprise the administration of the Open Market Shared Equity Scheme (OMSE), the First Homes Fund (FHF), and Shared Equity Aftersales services relating to both current and legacy Scottish Government shared equity schemes.
The Service Provider shall deliver an integrated service which supports applicants, buyers, homeowners and stakeholders throughout the application, purchase and aftersales journey. Services shall be delivered in accordance with the relevant scheme administrative procedures, Scottish Government policy requirements and the requirements of this Contract.
The Services are organised into the following service areas:
Application Scheme Administration
Administration of the Open Market Shared Equity Scheme (OMSE) and First Homes Fund (FHF), including scheme-specific requirements, affordability assessments, application processing and funding administration.
Shared Equity Aftersales
Administration of aftersales transactions for properties where Scottish Ministers retain an equity stake, including property sales, tranching-up, remortgages, additional secured lending, title changes and other transactions governed by the relevant scheme procedures.
Customer Service and Communications
Provision of customer-facing services, including telephone, email, website and online application channels, together with support and guidance for applicants, buyers and homeowners.
Systems and Information Management
Provision and maintenance of systems required to support service delivery, including case management, document management, management information, and the use of the Housing and Regeneration Programmes (HARP) system where required.
Contract Management and Reporting
Provision of contract management, performance monitoring, financial administration, management information and reporting services.
Mobilisation and Transition
Management of service mobilisation, transition from the incumbent provider and end-of-contract transition arrangements.
The detailed requirements for each service area are set out in the Specifications of Requirements .
II.2.5) Meini prawf dyfarnu
Maen prawf isod:
Maes prawf ansawdd: Understanding of the Requirement
/ Pwysoliad: 15
Maes prawf ansawdd: Service Delivery
/ Pwysoliad: 35
Maes prawf ansawdd: Management, Staffing, and Resourcing
/ Pwysoliad: 10
Maes prawf ansawdd: Quality Management
/ Pwysoliad: 20
Maes prawf ansawdd: Business Continuity And Disaster Recovery (BCDR) and Risk Management
/ Pwysoliad: 10
Maes prawf ansawdd: Community Benefits
/ Pwysoliad: 5
Maes prawf ansawdd: Fair Work First
/ Pwysoliad: 5
Price
/ Pwysoliad:
30
II.2.6) Gwerth amcangyfrifedig
Gwerth heb gynnwys TAW: 40 000 000.00 GBP
II.2.7) Hyd y contract, y cytundeb fframwaith neu’r system brynu ddynamig
Hyd mewn misoedd: 36
Gall y contract hwn gael ei adnewyddu: Ydy
Disgrifiad o’r adnewyddiadau:
Option to extend for 1 year plus 1 additional year to a maximum of 5 years.
II.2.9) Gwybodaeth am y cyfyngiadau ar nifer yr ymgeiswyr a gaiff eu gwahodd
II.2.10) Gwybodaeth am amrywiadau
Derbynnir amrywiadau:
Na
II.2.11) Gwybodaeth am opsiynau
Opsiynau:
Na
II.2.13) Gwybodaeth am Gronfeydd yr Undeb Ewropeaidd
Mae'r broses gaffael yn gysylltiedig â phrosiect a/neu raglen a ariennir gan gronfeydd yr Undeb Ewropeaidd:
Na
II.2.14) Gwybodaeth ychwanegol
It should be noted that this contract is demand-led therefore, no level of spend is guaranteed over the term of the resulting contract agreement.
Section III: Gwybodaeth gyfreithiol, economaidd, ariannol a thechnegol
III.1) Amodau ar gyfer cymryd rhan
III.1.1) Addasrwydd i ymgymryd â’r gweithgaredd proffesiynol, gan gynnwys gofynion mewn perthynas â chofrestru ar gofrestri proffesiynol neu gofrestri masnach
Rhestr a disgrifiad byr o’r amodau:
The bidding organisation must be registered with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
III.1.2) Statws economaidd ac ariannol
Rhestr a disgrifiad byr o’r meini prawf dethol:
SPD 4B.4 -
Bidders must demonstrate a Current Ratio of no less than 1 in the financial years specified in the SPD. Current Ratio will be calculated as
follows:
Total current assets divided by Total current liabilities.
There must be no qualification or contra-indication from any evidence provided in support of the bidders economic and financial standing.
SPD 4B.5 -
The bidder confirms they already have or can commit to obtain, prior to the commencement of the contract, the levels of insurance cover
indicated below:
Professional Risk Indemnity: in the sum of not less than 5 Million GBP.
Employer's (Compulsory) Liability: in accordance with any legal obligation for the time being in force but in any event in the sum of not
less than Five million pounds 5 Million GBP.
Public Liability- including Abuse Liability: in the sum of not less than 5 Million GBP.
Such insurance must be maintained for the duration of the Contract and for a minimum of 5 years following the expiry or termination of the
Contract.
III.1.3) Gallu technegol a phroffesiynol
Rhestr a disgrifiad byr o’r meini prawf dethol:
SPD 4C.4 -
Bidders must provide a statement of the relevant supply chain management and/or tracking systems used.
SPD 4C.7 -
Bidders will be required to provide evidence that their organisation has taken steps to build their awareness of the climate change
emergency and how they will respond.
SPD 4C.10 -
Bidders are required to confirm whether they intend to subcontract and, if so, for what proportion of the Framework Agreement Contract
and what service the sub-contractor will provide.
III.2) Amodau sy’n gysylltiedig â’r contract
III.2.3) Gwybodaeth am y staff a fydd yn gyfrifol am gyflawni’r contract
Rhwymedigaeth i nodi enwau a chymwysterau proffesiynol y staff a glustnodwyd i gyflawni’r contract
Section IV: Gweithdrefn
IV.1) Disgrifiad
IV.1.1) Y math o weithdrefn
Gweithdrefn agored
IV.1.8) Gwybodaeth am Gytundeb Caffael y Llywodraeth (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Ydy
IV.2) Gwybodaeth weinyddol
IV.2.1) Cyhoeddiad blaenorol mewn perthynas â’r weithdrefn hon
Rhif yr hysbysiad yn OJ S:
2026/S 000-057656
IV.2.2) Terfyn amser i dendrau neu geisiadau i gymryd rhan ddod i law
Dyddiad:
11/09/2026
Amser lleol: 12:00
IV.2.4) Ym mha iaith/ieithoedd y gellir cyflwyno tendrau neu geisiadau i gymryd rhan
EN
IV.2.6) Yr isafswm cyfnod gofynnol i’r sawl sy’n tendro gynnal y tendr
Hyd mewn misoedd: 6 (o’r dyddiad a nodwyd i dendr ddod i law)
IV.2.7) Amodau ar gyfer agor tendrau
Dyddiad:
11/09/2026
Amser lleol: 12:00
Section VI: Gwybodaeth ategol
VI.1) Gwybodaeth am ailddigwydd
Caffaeliad cylchol yw hwn:
Na
VI.2) Gwybodaeth am lifau gwaith electronig
Defnyddir archebion electronig
Derbynnir anfonebau electronig
Defnyddir taliadau electronig
VI.3) Gwybodaeth ychwanegol
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this Invitation to Tender (ITT) exercise. The Project code is 32417. For more information see:
http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
Question Scoring Methodology for Award Criteria outlined in invitation to tender:
0 — Unacceptable. Nil or inadequate response. Fails to demonstrate an ability to meet the requirement.
1 — Poor. Response is partially relevant but generally poor. The response addresses some elements of the
requirement but contains insufficient/limited detail or explanation to demonstrate how the requirement will be
fulfilled.
2 — Acceptable. Response is relevant and acceptable. The response addresses a broad understanding of the
requirement but may lack details on how the requirement will be fulfilled in certain areas.
3 — Good. Response is relevant and good. The response is sufficiently detailed to demonstrate a good
understanding and provides details on how the requirements will be fulfilled.
4 — Excellent. Response is completely relevant and excellent overall.
A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see:
http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
The Scottish Government is committed to contributing to the economic, social and environmental well-being of the people of Scotland.
Accordingly, there is a requirement to demonstrate commitment to these objectives in the form of a Community Benefits Proposal, which will be performed on a cost–neutral basis.
Annex 1 (Attached separately in PCS-T) sets out the Community Benefits requirements that apply to this requirement. Community Benefits will be triggered only when defined cumulative spend thresholds are reached.
Any community benefits required should be linked to the subject matter of the contract and cannot be a dissociated requirement no matter how important that may be considered in a wider context. The benefits proposed must be generated specifically for and because of this contract.
The community benefit proposal will be included in the conditions of the contract.
For more information, see:
https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 32417. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
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 Specification Annex 1, available in PCS-T for information on the Community Benefits requirement.
(SC Ref:838857)
VI.4) Gweithdrefnau adolygu
VI.4.1) Corff adolygu
Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
27 Chamber Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1LB
UK
Cyfeiriad(au) rhyngrwyd
URL: www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court
VI.5) Dyddiad anfon yr hysbysiad hwn
31/07/2026