The Wheatley Group Technical Consultancy Services Framework is one of Scotland's most significant construction consultancy procurements this year. With an anticipated value of £40 million over four years, this 12-lot framework agreement is expected to open significant doors for a wide range of technical consultants looking to work with one of Scotland's largest housing groups. This includes architects and quantity surveyors through to civil engineers, CDM advisors, energy specialists, and planning consultants. If you are considering bidding, contact Thornton & Lowe for a rapid eligibility and value assessment to see if this framework is right for your business.
Understanding the Wheatley Group Technical Consultancy Services Framework
This opportunity, published by The Wheatley Housing Group Limited, will be the central procurement route for construction consultancy services across an extensive range of categories. The framework is structured as a multi-lot agreement covering 12 distinct service areas:
- Lot 1: Construction Project Managers
- Lot 2: Architects
- Lot 3: Landscape Architects
- Lot 4: Civil & Structural Engineers
- Lot 5: Mechanical & Electrical Engineers
- Lot 6: Quantity Surveyors & Employers Agents
- Lot 7: Multi-Disciplinary Design Teams
- Lot 8: CDM Advisors
- Lot 9: Clerks of Works
- Lot 10: Energy Advisors
- Lot 11: Planning Consultants
- Lot 12: Fire Engineering – Single Building Assessments
As the largest housing, care, and property-management group in Scotland, Wheatley Group's capital investment and maintenance programmes are both ambitious and wide-ranging. The framework will support that portfolio across new build development, refurbishment, compliance, and regeneration, meaning the 12 lots reflect genuinely different commissioning needs, not simply subdivisions of the same work. The breadth of roles also means this framework is relevant to sole practitioners, specialist SMEs, multidisciplinary consultancies, and large practices alike. For more on approaching consultancy framework bids for housing clients, see our social housing bid writing guide.
What Consultants Should Know Before Bidding
The 12-lot structure matters strategically. It allows suppliers to play to their strengths, targeting only those lots that best fit their experience and capacity. If you operate as a specialist niche practice, this lowers barriers to entry compared with large, single-lot contracts. Larger or multidisciplinary firms can also compete across several lots, maximising opportunity. Given the scope and anticipated spend of up to £40 million over four years, this is a medium-term growth opportunity providing revenue predictability and a strong public sector profile in Scotland.
The framework is being procured through Public Contracts Scotland, and the notice was published using legacy OJEU/FTS format. Bidders with experience of Scottish public procurement will have an inherent advantage in understanding the process.
Quick Facts
- Framework let by The Wheatley Housing Group Limited
- Estimated total value: £40,000,000
- Duration: 4 years
- Lots: 12 (covering the full range of construction consultancy disciplines)
- Hosted via Public Contracts Scotland
Key Dates
- Submission deadline: Estimated 22 May 2026; refer to the official Find a Tender notice for the confirmed date
Tips for Suppliers: How to Approach This Framework
- Select the right lots: Analyse the 12-lot structure carefully and focus on those where you have evidenced strength. Attempting too many lots without robust case studies for each can weaken your overall submission.
- Tailor your case studies to the social housing context: Wheatley manages a large social landlord portfolio. Demonstrating experience in housing-led projects, compliance-heavy environments, tenant engagement, and publicly accountable delivery is key. Generic consultancy credentials will not be sufficient.
- Plan for four-year delivery: Outline how you will maintain consistency, manage varying demand levels, and retain the right expertise across the framework's lifetime.
- Register on Public Contracts Scotland: This is where the tender documents are hosted. Ensure you are registered to access all documentation promptly.
If your business is interested in the Wheatley Group Technical Consultancy Services Framework, don't miss out on this pivotal opportunity. Speak to Thornton & Lowe for a free, rapid opportunity review. Our bid support team specialises in frameworks like these, helping firms secure public sector contracts efficiently and effectively.
