Award

CE-26-21 - Delivery of a Homelessness Prevention, Advice & Advocacy Service

SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Jul 2021 at 14:25

Tender

09 Apr 2021 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The South Ayrshire Council is currently managing the procurement process for the contract titled "CE-26-21 - Delivery of a Homelessness Prevention, Advice & Advocacy Service", classified under the housing services industry. This open tender is at the active award stage, with a total contract value of £1,296,680. The contract is focused on addressing homelessness through various initiatives, including advice, education, and support services. The contract period is set for 720 days, and interested parties were required to submit their proposals by 14 May 2021.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in social work, housing advice, and educational services related to homelessness. Companies that can demonstrate their ability to provide specialist housing advice and possess the necessary accreditations will be well-positioned to compete in this procurement process. Additionally, businesses focusing on community engagement, targeted recruitment, and training initiatives may find specific advantages, as community benefits are a component of the contract requirements.

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Notice Title

CE-26-21 - Delivery of a Homelessness Prevention, Advice & Advocacy Service

Notice Description

The principal objectives of this Homelessness Prevention, Advice and Advocacy contract are to: - Deliver housing related advice, assistance and information to customers across all tenures that will assist in the prevention of homelessness. - Maximise levels of tenancy sustainment in South Ayrshire through the provision of pro-active and responsive specialist housing advice and information across all tenures. - Contribute to tackling poverty and inequality across the local authority area. - Provide a Housing Advice Service in selected prisons to support homelessness prevention. - Deliver homelessness and housing education across local secondary schools as a type of universal homelessness prevention. - Promote the citizenship of the people who access the service. - Promote digital inclusion and participation by developing digital skills and confidence. - Work in partnership with South Ayrshire Council to develop new approaches to Homelessness Prevention and remain up-to-date with developments in National Homelessness Prevention Policy.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The principal objectives of this Homelessness Prevention, Advice and Advocacy contract are to: - Deliver housing related advice, assistance and information to customers across all tenures that will assist in the prevention of homelessness. - Maximise levels of tenancy sustainment in South Ayrshire through the provision of pro-active and responsive specialist housing advice and information across all tenures. - Contribute to tackling poverty and inequality across the local authority area. - Provide a Housing Advice Service in selected prisons to support homelessness prevention. - Deliver homelessness and housing education across local secondary schools as a type of universal homelessness prevention. - Promote the citizenship of the people who access the service. - Promote digital inclusion and participation by developing digital skills and confidence. - Work in partnership with South Ayrshire Council to develop new approaches to Homelessness Prevention and remain up-to-date with developments in National Homelessness Prevention Policy.

Renewal: 2 years (+1)(+1)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a438
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015097-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

70200000 - Renting or leasing services of own property

70331000 - Residential property services

70333000 - Housing services

75123000 - Administrative housing services

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,296,680 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,296,680 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
February 2025

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3001230900

Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
KA7 1DR
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM94 South Ayrshire

Local Authority
South Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Ayr West
Westminster Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AYR HOUSING AID CENTRE SCIO

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