Property and estates tenders and contracts in Scotland
There are 4 live property and estates tenders in Scotland right now, from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder. This page covers property management, estates management and valuation contracts from councils, the NHS and other public buyers. Below is what buyers are asking for, so you can see whether you qualify before you spend hours bidding.
01What buyers ask for
From the 4 live property and estates tenders in Scotland we have read so far.
- Minimum turnover
- Rarely stated in the notice
- Contract length
- Varies
- Suitable for SMEs
- 1 of 4 flagged by the buyer
- Frameworks & DPS
- 1 of 4
Accreditations and registrations
Insurance
- Employer's liability usually £10m (asked for in 1 of 4)
02Live property and estates tenders in Scotland
- Cadder Housing Association - Director of Operations (Consultancy Services)Cadder Housing AssociationScotlandNot statedCloses 17 days
- Cadder Housing Association - Director of Operations (Consultancy Services)Cadder Housing AssociationScotlandNot statedCloses 17 days
- Accommodation Only Services for People Experiencing Homelessness - Private Rented Sector AccommodationGlasgow City CouncilScotland£178mCloses 25 days
- Construction Professional Services DPSGovernment Commercial AgencyNorth East +11£800mCloses 851 daysFrameworkSME
03Who is buying
- Cadder Housing Association 2 live tenders
- Glasgow City Council 1 live tender
- Government Commercial Agency 1 live tender
04Property and estates contracts: common questions
How many property and estates tenders are live in Scotland?
4 right now, from 3 public buyers, with 0 closing in the next 14 days. We bring together notices from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder and refresh this page every hour.
What do buyers ask for in property and estates contracts?
Few notices state a minimum turnover; it is usually set out in the tender documents. The insurance named most often is employer's liability at around £10m. The accreditation or registration named most often is Companies House registration. Most requirements sit in the tender documents rather than the notice, so check the pack before you bid.
Can a small business win property and estates contracts?
Often, yes. 1 of the 4 live tenders in Scotland are marked by the buyer as suitable for small businesses, and 1 is a framework or dynamic purchasing system (approved supplier lists that buyers then order from). Smaller lots and lower-value contracts are usually the best place to start. Check the minimum turnover and insurance first, as those are the checks that rule most bids out.
05Expert notes: Cleaning & facilities
Cleaning and facilities contracts are often won on price per square metre and quality checks. Buyers commonly ask for public liability insurance of £5m or more, COSHH procedures and, increasingly, social value commitments such as paying the Real Living Wage.
From the tenderITT tender experts. New to tendering? Read how to search Find a Tender, how to register on the Central Digital Platform and our Invitation to Tender guide.