North Lanarkshire Council - New Build Housing Pathfinder (2026 / 27)

North Lanarkshire Council (the Council) are undertaking an innovative development pathfinder’ approach for the purchase of newly built affordable homes for social housing in North Lanarkshire The process for engagement with the market for this development pathfinder approach is as follows: -This advert prepared and placed on the Public Contract Scotland stating that the Council are looking for set numbers of certain sizes of homes within designated Council housing areas. -Interested parties who feel that they meet the parameters outlined should submit their proposals to newhousingsites@northlan.gov.uk -All proposals submitted will be assessed by the Council to determine if the proposals meet the Council’s requirements in terms of cost, quality and type of housing. -Following assessment of proposals and any further negotiations, the developer and the Council’s Estates team would agree a price that is value for money for the Council. The Council is seeking to secure a bulk purchase discount that would be negotiated on a site by site basis. -Missives would be agreed between the developer and the Council. -Payment method would be agreed between the developer and the Council, with methods such as turnkey purchases (preferred) or payment at agreed stages being considered on a site by site basis. Proposal Requirements and Assessment Proposals received will be evaluated to determine if they meet the Council’s requirements over a number factors including (but not limited to) cost, quality, locality and type of housing. All proposals received by the Council will be assessed in an equal, fair, and transparent manner to ensure sites proposed meet the demands of the Council. Proposals must be: -for sites designated as suitable for housing in the current or emerging Local Development Plan https://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/planning-and-building/development-plans -of the right type and in the right location to meet housing needs of the Council; -for homes which meet the required accessibility and sustainability standards for new social homes (Housing for Varying Needs and Silver Aspects 1 and 2); Other Requirements -Company must own or have an option on the site. - It is a requirement for automatic fire suppression systems in all new social housing dwellings, in line with building regulations. - It is a requirement for non-gas central heating sources to be utilised for new affordable homes, if the Building Warrant was submitted after 1 December 2023. -If wheelchair standard provision is possible then this would be welcomed. Interested parties should be aware that this Prior Information Notice is being issued by the Council for the purposes of communicating its requirements with the wider supply market. The Council’s requirement is not subject to the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 by virtue of Regulation 11.1(a). The Council reserves the right to clarify and seek additional information in regard to any proposal received. The Council is under no obligation acknowledge receipt, clarify, accept, provide feedback or respond to any proposal that may be received. The deadline for submitting proposals is 31st March 2027. 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=844102. (SC Ref:844102)