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Invitation to Tender for Young Persons Supported Accommodation Service

Orkney Islands Council

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13 Oct 2025 at 14:36

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Award

22 Jun 2022 at 16:09

Award Notice
Tender

14 Jan 2022 at 17:14

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Orkney Islands Council inviting tenders for providing a young persons supported accommodation service for homeless individuals aged 16 to 25 in the main towns of Orkney, specifically Kirkwall and Stromness. The procurement falls under the housing services category and follows an open procedure. The initial tender process concluded with the contract being awarded on 12 May 2022, with a contract value of £705,852.92. The procurement reached the award stage, with Ypeople, now known as Right There, being the active supplier. Key details include the contract's active status since 2022, emphasizing the commitment to support vulnerable demographics within the community.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses within the housing and social care services industry, particularly those specializing in youth support services. Companies with expertise in service delivery, contract management, and implementation processes could significantly benefit from engaging in such public sector projects. SMEs, like Ypeople, have already shown that smaller firms with competitive service offerings can succeed in this space. Collaborating on a well-funded local authority project can enhance a company's reputation and create further opportunities in community-focused public procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for Young Persons Supported Accommodation Service

Notice Description

The provision of a young persons supported accommodation service for homeless young people between the ages of 16 to 25 at two locations within the main towns of Orkney, one in Kirkwall and one in Stromness.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of a young persons supported accommodation service for homeless young people between the ages of 16 to 25 at two locations within the main towns of Orkney, one in Kirkwall and one in Stromness.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions available (subject to the availability of funding)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-030b6a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064819-2025
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

CPV Codes

70333000 - Housing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£705,852 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20224 years ago
Contract Period
1 May 2022 - 30 Apr 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
January 2027

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Orkney Islands Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKWALL
Postcode
KW15 1NY
Postcode Area
Kirkwall
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM65 Orkney Islands
Local Authority
Orkney Islands
Electoral Ward
Kirkwall East
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Ypeople

Further Information

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