Professional Services in Construction and Premises - Scotland DPS
Framework Description
The Education Alliance's Professional Services in Construction and Premises - Scotland DPS is a dynamic purchasing system for construction-related professional services, open to public sector bodies and charities in Scotland only. It sits alongside the Alliance's awarded framework for professional services in construction and premises, is divided into 22 categories, and runs until 11 April 2028. It was advertised under Find a Tender notice 021857-2024.
Context & Use Case
Any public sector organisation in Scotland, as well as charities, can use the DPS to appoint consultants for building and infrastructure work, including new buildings, extensions, renovations, housing developments, complex multi-use buildings, railway industry work and infrastructure projects. Buyers run a single-stage competition among admitted suppliers in the relevant category, rather than a full open tender of their own.
Scope of Services
Professional services for new buildings and extensions Renovation of existing premises Housing developments Complex multi-use buildings Railway industry work Infrastructure projects Services organised across 22 categories
Lots
See framework link
Who Can Apply
Suits architects, engineers, surveyors, project managers and other built-environment consultants serving Scottish clients. As a DPS, it accepts applications throughout its term, so firms can apply now to be admitted to the categories that match their services, up to 11 April 2028.
Buyer Benefits
Scottish buyers get a quick, compliant way to appoint construction consultants without running their own tender, choosing from the exact category they need among 22. Because new consultants can join at any time, the pool stays current, and a Scotland-only scope means buyers deal with firms set up to work within Scottish building standards and planning rules.
Next Steps
Download the document set from Find a Tender notice 021857-2024 and check which of the 22 categories your practice covers. Complete the selection stage with insurance, accreditations and Scottish project references, then watch for competitions from buyers. Firms working on both sides of the border should also look at the separate UK (excluding Scotland) version of this DPS.
How Athena Can Help
Athena can make sure your application lands in the right categories first time. Our DPS and framework registration support picks the categories that match your disciplines, handles the selection questions, policies and certificates, and checks compliance before you submit.
Once admitted, our bid writing support helps you answer buyers' single-stage competitions with project-specific methodology and fees that win, and our public sector bid advice covers social value answers and which Scottish competitions to prioritise.
