20260527 - 3 Queens Square - May PIP Board Update
West Dunbartonshire Council · 29 May 2026
Back to Clydebank Pride in Place Board — 29 May 2026 and its agenda
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OFFICIAL 05/28/2026 1 Official Clydebank Neighbourhood Board Paper Template Meeting details Date 29 May 2026 Time 10 am Location Clyde Regional Shopping Centre Management Suite, Clydebank Agenda item details Item number 4 Item description Project A1: Three Queens Square For information X For decison Date of report 27 May 2026 Lead name Laurence Slavin Michelle Lynn Lead email Laurence.Slavin@west-dunbarton.gov.uk Michelle.Lynn@west-dunbarton.gov.uk Report item details 1. Main issues Since the last reporting period, there has been limited new activity to report in relation to Project A1: Three Queens Square, and as such the dedicated Three Queens Square Project Board did not convene. This reflects that the project has now progressed beyond early scoping and is moving into a more defined design and procurement phase, with activity focused on progressing agreed actions rather than generating new strategic direction. Notwithstanding this, progress has been made in line with previous Board direction, particularly in relation to the architectural competition to support the next stage of design development. As previously reported, the Board agreed an external approach to managing a design competition would be required should engagement with Architecture + Design Scotland not progress. In line with this agreed approach, and with the support of both the Three Queens Square Project Board and the Pride in Place main Board, a Quick Quote process has now been issued via Public Contracts Scotland to procure a suitable external provider to manage the architectural competition. The return date for submissions is 12pm on 9 June 2026. This represents a key step
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OFFICIAL 05/28/2026 2 Official in progressing the project into its next phase and will facilitate the development of high-quality design proposals for the site. The project continues to be underpinned by the key design and placemaking principles previously established through stakeholder discussion and site analysis, including improving connectivity, enhancing the public realm, providing appropriate infrastructure to support events and canal use, and ensuring a flexible, multi-use space aligned with Clydebank’s wider regeneration objectives. 2. Outline of any issues/risks and how these are being managed The primary risk at this stage relates to maintaining project momentum during the transition from strategic planning to procurement and design development. The absence of recent Project Board meetings reflects limited new strategic matters for consideration, however there is a risk that this could be perceived as a slowdown in progress. This is being mitigated through continued officer-led progression of key actions, particularly the advancement of the procurement process for the architectural competition. Clear governance arrangements remain in place, including reporting through the Clydebank Neighbourhood Board and alignment with Pride in Place programme oversight. There is also a delivery risk associated with the procurement process itself, including the potential for limited market interest or delays in appointing a suitable competition manager. This risk is being managed through the use of an established Public Contracts Scotland route and a proportionate Quick Quote process, ensuring timely engagement with the market. 3. Outline of the main outputs expected before next meeting The key outputs anticipated prior to the next reporting period are: o Completion of the Quick Quote procurement exercise and evaluation of submissions received by the deadline of 12pm on 9 June 2026. o Appointment (subject to evaluation and approvals) of an external provider to manage the architectural design competition. o Development of a detailed brief and scope for the competition, building on the issues and opportunities previously identified through site analysis and stakeholder engagement. o Confirmation of programme timelines for the competition process and subsequent design stages. These outputs will enable the project to move into the next phase of design development with a clear delivery route in place. 4. What are the requirements to achieve the outcomes of this report? To support delivery of the above outputs, the following requirements are in place:
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OFFICIAL 05/28/2026 3 Official o Continued officer resource to manage the procurement process, coordinate evaluation, and progress appointment of a competition manager. o Appropriate governance and approvals in line with Council procurement and financial procedures. o Ongoing collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to refine the design brief and ensure alignment with wider Clydebank regeneration objectives. o Ensuring enabling funding remains available and is deployed in accordance with the agreed project scope. No additional approvals are sought at this stage beyond existing delegated authority arrangements. 5. Recommendations It is recommended that the Clydebank Neighbourhood Board: o Notes the current position, including that the Three Queens Square Project Board did not meet during this reporting period due to limited new matters for consideration. o Notes that a Quick Quote procurement exercise for an architectural competition manager has been issued via Public Contracts Scotland, with a return date of 12pm on 9 June 2026. o Agrees that further updates will be provided following completion of the procurement exercise and confirmation of the next stage of design development.