Tender

Tenancy Support Services

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

06 Aug 2025 at 16:02

Tender

16 Jul 2025 at 15:06

Planning

16 Apr 2025 at 10:17

Summary of the contracting process

Argyll and Bute Council is currently in the process of updating their tender for the provision of "Tenancy Support Services" across various regions, including Helensburgh & Lomond, Cowal and Bute, Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islay, Oban, Lorn & Isles, and for adults over 25 across Argyll and Bute. This tender falls under the industry category of social work and related services. The current procurement stage is the "tenderUpdate" phase, with a key deadline extension set for 25th August 2025 to accommodate amendments, allowing more time for bidders to adjust their proposals. The procurement is being conducted through an open procedure, inviting electronic submissions, and encourages the integration of community benefits as part of service delivery.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in social support services, particularly those focused on homelessness prevention and tenancy support. Companies experienced in providing quality services for independent living and sustainable housing models will find this tender aligns well with their expertise. With a focused procurement method allowing open competition, both local and regional service providers have the potential to secure significant contracts, providing scope for growth and contribution to community improvement initiatives. Engaging with this tender could also enable businesses to establish long-term partnerships with Argyll and Bute Council, fostering sustainable business growth within the public service sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tenancy Support Services

Notice Description

Tenancy Support Service

Lot Information

16-24 Helensburgh & Lomond

Tenancy Support Services for Young People aged 16-24 in the Helensburgh and Lomond area. Additional information: Please note that the contract value shown is the estimated value for the max contract term of 4 years. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

16-24 Cowal and Bute

Tenancy Support Services for young people aged 16-24 in Cowal and Bute. Additional information: Estimated contract value is based on the max contract term of 4 years. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

16-24 Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islay

Tenancy SUpport Services to young people aged between 16-24 in the areas of Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islay. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Estimated contract value is based on the max term of 4 years.

16-24 Oban, Lorn & Isles

Tenancy Support for young people aged 16-24 in the Oban, Lorn and Isles area. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

25+ Argyll and Bute

Tenancy Support Services for adults over 25 years of age through Argyll and BUte. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0503ce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046692-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,357,012 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,357,011 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
29 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Samantha Torrie
Contact Email
samantha.torrie@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1546604145

Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Post Town
Paisley
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
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute, TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond

Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

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