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DFH - Investment in Charitable Bonds

Scottish Government · tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 27 Sept 2026, 07:02.

Opportunity overview

The Scottish Government (SG) is committed to supporting the third sector in Scotland. The third sector has a direct impact on the growth of Scotland's economy, the wellbeing of its citizens and the improvement of its public services. The supply of affordable housing as set out in the Housing to 2040 Strategy is a high priority for the SG and Charitable Bonds contribute to the Affordable Housing Supply Programme through both the provision of loan finance to Regional Social Landlords (RSLs) and the distribution of Charitable Donations.

Classification

  • CPV66150000 — Financial markets administration services
  • CPV66190000 — Loan brokerage services
  • CPV75100000 — Administration services

Lots

  • The successful Contractor will issue and promote limited recourse bonds open for investment by Scottish Ministers., Upon the Bonds’ maturing (following a fixed term of between five and fifteen years), Subscribers will receive back their full investment plus a rate of return. The Bonds will allow Subscribers to receive a rate of return on the amount they invest in the Bonds, the rate of return being expressed as total gross interest to be paid on maturity of the Bonds. . A proportion of the money which the SG Invests in the Bonds will be used by the Contractor to fund one or more loans, at a commercial fixed rate of interest (and subject to a single repayment with compound interest over a period matching the term of the bond), to eligible Registered Social Landlords for the purposes of supporting the development of affordable housing in Scotland.£5m

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
Case 865168
Status
active
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Has Recurrence
No

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Scheme
CPV
Id
66190000
Description
Loan brokerage services

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Communication

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
suitability
Description
suppliers must be authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 2
Type
economic
Description
SPD 4B 4 - Bidders must demonstrate a Current Ratio of no less than 1.0. Current Ratio will be calculated as follows: net current assets divided by net current liabilities. There must be no qualification or contra-indication from any evidence provided in support of the bidders economic and financial standing. 4B5 - 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: 1000,000 GBP Employer's (Compulsory) Liability: 5,000,000 GBP Public Liability: 1,000,000 GBP Insurances must be kept for a minimum of 5 years after contract expiry date

Applies To

supplier

Contract terms

Performance Terms
The successful supplier may be required to provide a Parent Company Guarantee

Other Requirements

Requires Staff Names And Qualifications
Yes

Covered By

GPA

Tender Period

Ends
11 Aug 2026, 12:00

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
180

Expected award period

Starts
11 Aug 2026, 14:00

Bid Opening

Date
11 Aug 2026, 14:00

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Description
The successful Contractor will issue and promote limited recourse bonds open for investment by Scottish Ministers., Upon the Bonds’ maturing (following a fixed term of between five and fifteen years), Subscribers will receive back their full investment plus a rate of return. The Bonds will allow Subscribers to receive a rate of return on the amount they invest in the Bonds, the rate of return being expressed as total gross interest to be paid on maturity of the Bonds. . A proportion of the money which the SG Invests in the Bonds will be used by the Contractor to fund one or more loans, at a commercial fixed rate of interest (and subject to a single repayment with compound interest over a period matching the term of the bond), to eligible Registered Social Landlords for the purposes of supporting the development of affordable housing in Scotland.
Has Renewal
No
Has Options
No
Status
active

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Skills and Experience
Type
quality
Description
25
Criterion 2
Name
Robustness of Organisation and Investment
Type
quality
Description
15
Criterion 3
Name
Contract Management
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 4
Name
Climate Emergency
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 5
Name
Community Benefits
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 6
Name
Fair Work First
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 7
Name
Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 8
Name
Service and Approach
Type
quality
Description
35
Criterion 9
Type
price
Description
30

Value

Amount
5,000,000
Currency
GBP

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,440

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
66150000
Description
Financial markets administration services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
75100000
Description
Administration services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
66190000
Description
Loan brokerage services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK

Delivery Location

Description
Scotland

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Scottish Government
Id
GB-FTS-184274

Identifier

Legal Name
Scottish Government

Address

Street Address
5 Atlantic Quay 150 Brromielaw
Locality
Glasgow
Region
UKM
Postal Code
G2 8LU
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Name
Gary Crombie
Telephone
+44 7392287522

Roles

buyer
centralPurchasingBody

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Id
MINISTRY
Description
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
Entry 2
Scheme
COFOG
Id
01
Description
General public services
Organisation 2
Name
Sheriff Court House
Id
GB-FTS-22519

Identifier

Legal Name
Sheriff Court House

Address

Street Address
27 Chamber Street
Locality
Edinburgh
Postal Code
EH1 1LB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Roles

reviewBody

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Glasgow · UKM · G2 8LU · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 063049-2026tender ·