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CE-128-25 - Provision of a Housing Support Service, Hamilton Court & Orchard House, Ayr

SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Feb 2026 at 13:13

Tender

17 Jul 2025 at 14:03

Summary of the contracting process

South Ayrshire Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of an independent Housing Support Service at Hamilton Court and Orchard House in Ayr. The procurement, under an open procedure, falls under the housing services category, specifically targeting sheltered housing for older individuals. The location is designated within the region UKM94, and the tender status is marked as complete with an award dated 26th January 2026. The total awarded contract value is £498,823.48, with Blackwood Homes & Care being the appointed service provider.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in housing support services, particularly those with experience or capabilities in managing housing environments for older demographics. The requirement for quality management, health and safety compliance, and environmental standards positions companies with robust policies and relevant accreditations as prime candidates. It calls for expertise in delivering comprehensive support services while ensuring adherence to sector-specific standards, hence appealing to both SMEs and larger organisations capable of fulfilling these stringent requirements. The contract spans a substantial period, allowing for stable business growth and visibility within the community.

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Notice Title

CE-128-25 - Provision of a Housing Support Service, Hamilton Court & Orchard House, Ayr

Notice Description

South Ayrshire Council is seeking an independent Housing Support Service, for Service Users who live within sheltered housing at Hamilton Court, 57 Castlehill Road, Ayr, KA7 2JB and Orchard House, 35 Mount Oliphant Crescent, Ayr, KA7 3EN. Both locations have mixed sex occupancy, with Service Users being mainly older people. Landlord responsibilities will remain with West of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA). Cleaning of communal and public areas will be undertaken by the Landlord, WSHA

Lot Information

Lot 1

South Ayrshire Council is seeking an independent Housing Support Service, for Service Users who live within sheltered housing at Hamilton Court, 57 Castlehill Road, Ayr, KA7 2JB and Orchard House, 35 Mount Oliphant Crescent, Ayr, KA7 3EN. Both locations have mixed sex occupancy, with Service Users being mainly older people. Landlord responsibilities will remain with West of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA). Cleaning of communal and public areas will be undertaken by the Landlord, WSHA

Renewal: Yes May 2030

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05616b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011867-2026
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

70333000 - Housing services

98300000 - Miscellaneous services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£498,823 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
May 2030

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

BLACKWOOD HOMES & CARE

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