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Invitation to Tender for Young Persons Supported Accommodation Service

ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

13 Oct 2025 at 13:36

Award

22 Jun 2022 at 15:09

Tender

14 Jan 2022 at 17:14

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 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)

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 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20223 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2022 - 30 Apr 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
January 2027

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Denise Link
Contact Email
denise.link@orkney.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01856873535

Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKWALL
Postcode
KW15 1NY
Post Town
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

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