Forth and Tay Offshore – Programme Management

What this is

Angus Council, acting as lead authority for Forth and Tay Offshore (a public sector partnership developing offshore wind in the Tay/Forth firth area), is procuring Programme Management Consultancy services. The consultant will provide strategic programme management support for a complex offshore wind development programme. The framework has 120-month tender validity. Contract is 12 months with renewal option. Estimated value not stated.

Key points

• 120-month (10-year) tender validity — unusually long, reflecting the long-term offshore wind development horizon
• Procured by Angus Council on behalf of Forth and Tay Offshore (public sector partnership)
• Offshore wind programme management expertise is particularly relevant
• 12-month initial contract with renewal option; estimated value not stated

Who can bid

Open procedure. Programme management consultancy experience, particularly for complex infrastructure or energy programmes, required. Professional indemnity and public liability insurance required. 120-month tender validity (unusually long — reflects the long-term nature of the Forth and Tay Offshore development programme).

How it is scored

Quality 60% · Price 40% 60% Quality (programme management methodology, team experience and qualifications, approach to stakeholder management) and 40% Price.

How to submit

Tenders submitted electronically via Public Contracts Scotland portal by 17 June 2026.

Clarifications

Clarification questions via Public Contracts Scotland messaging prior to deadline of 17 June 2026.

Contract period

12-month contract with renewal option. Programme Management Consultancy for Forth and Tay Offshore — public sector offshore wind development programme in the Tay/Forth area of Scotland.

Classification

CPV 79000000 — Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security 79400000 — Business and management consultancy and related services79410000 — Business and management consultancy services79411000 — General management consultancy services ScotlandTaysideAngus