How to win: Subcontracting Framework for Works and Associated Services

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Tayside Contracts intends to establish a multi-lot Subcontracting Framework for Works and Associated Services to supplement in-house delivery capacity and support operational and commercial activities across the Angus Council, Dundee City Council, and Perth & Kinross Council areas. This is a significant opportunity for suitably qualified and experienced contractors to support the delivery of a wide range of works across the region. The framework will provide access to a diverse and capable supply chain to deliver both planned and reactive works, ensuring flexibility, resilience, and continuity of service delivery. This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is issued to: -Notify the market of Tayside Contracts’ anticipated requirement -Engage with suitably qualified and experienced contractors -Obtain feedback on the proposed lotting structure, delivery approach, and commercial arrangements -Inform the development of a robust, proportionate, and market-aligned procurement strategy No procurement documentation is available at this stage. Market Engagement Session (Indicative) Format: Microsoft Teams Date: 1 June 2026 Time: 11:0 – 12:30 The session will: -Provide an overview of the proposed

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• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — Tayside Contracts scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
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