Award

Provision of a Housing Information and Advice Service

INVERCLYDE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Feb 2022 at 14:31

Tender

13 Sep 2021 at 10:24

Summary of the contracting process

Inverclyde Council is seeking a provider for the "Provision of a Housing Information and Advice Service," aimed at assisting individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. This initiative falls within the property management services category and is based in Greenock, UK. The tender process is currently in the award stage, with the contract value set at £55,000, which was signed on 4th November 2021. Businesses interested in this opportunity should note that the service is intended to operate until at least 10th December 2026, with the next tender opportunity expected in 2026. Interested parties should ensure their applications conform to the required qualifications and standards outlined in the tender documents.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in housing services, advice, and support. Businesses with expertise in legal advice, health and safety management, and risk assessment processes may find a strong fit for their offerings in this procurement process. As the service focuses on providing effective homelessness prevention and support, companies that can demonstrate a commitment to quality management and relevant certifications will be well-positioned to compete and potentially expand their client base through this contract.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Housing Information and Advice Service

Notice Description

The service is aimed at providing easily accessible, independent housing advice and assistance to those who are homeless or threatened with homelessness. Independent advice should be targeted at those who are either homeless or potentially homeless and who have already sought or received advice and assistance from the mainstream housing agencies. Queries relating to the prevention of homelessness should also be afforded priority by the service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Inverclyde Council operates a Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) together with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. The Housing Scotland Act 2001 confers the duty on local authorities to provide a comprehensive housing advice and assistance service which may assist a homeless person or assist in the prevention of homelessness, free of charge for any person in the authority's area. Therefore, Inverclyde Council is seeking a Provider to provide a Housing Information and Advice Service.

Renewal: Next Tender opportunity will be in 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02dfd0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005432-2022
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

70330000 - Property management services of real estate on a fee or contract basis

70333000 - Housing services

71317200 - Health and safety services

75122000 - Administrative healthcare services

75123000 - Administrative housing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
11 Dec 2021 - 10 Dec 2026 Over 5 years
Recurrence
This tender will be due for retender in 2026.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INVERCLYDE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
angela.rodgers@inverclyde.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1475712364

Buyer Location

Locality
GREENOCK
Postcode
PA15 1LX
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Inverclyde
Electoral Ward
Inverclyde North
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEGAL SERVICES AGENCY

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