This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Dec 2025 at 13:59

Tender

01 Sep 2025 at 12:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerning the provision of Floating Housing Support Services was conducted by Perth & Kinross Council, a regional authority in the United Kingdom. The tender aimed to appoint two service providers for delivering housing support services in Perth and Kinross, classified under the 'Social work services' industry category. With an open procurement method, the process has now reached the award stage, with the contract set to begin on 11th December 2025. The total estimated value of the contract is GBP 6,315,465, covering a duration of three years with a possible extension of up to 24 months. The services include flexible and relationship-based support models, operating throughout various housing tenures, including evenings and weekends to meet the needs of vulnerable individuals.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for organisations experienced in the social services sector, particularly those capable of providing high-quality, flexible support models. Businesses that meet the technical criteria set by the Care Inspectorate, possessing a 'Very Good' or 'Excellent' grade in care quality, would find this an opportune tender. With both local and electronic submission options, the participation process is accessible, encouraging bids from SMEs and fostering a competitive environment. Furthermore, the nature of the services and potential for contract growth, with increased funding, offer robust opportunities for businesses aiming to expand their service offerings within the public sector in Scotland.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

PKC13565 - Floating Housing Support Services

Notice Description

Perth & Kinross Council are seeking 2 service providers to deliver a housing support service for adults who are resident in Perth and Kinross and eligible for this service under the agreed criteria. Following a review and a re-design, this new service will combine 2 of our existing services and continue to build on the success of the current Floating Housing Support and Intensive Housing Support services. Providers will be expected to deliver a high-quality comprehensive service that flexibly meets the housing support needs of vulnerable people and is inclusive of people living in any type of housing tenure. The support model will be first and foremost a model of support that is relationship based 'portable', and crucially, 'person-led, not system-led': flexing to deliver what people want or need and not what processes demand.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Perth & Kinross Council were seeking 2 service providers to deliver a housing support service for adults who are resident in Perth and Kinross and eligible for this service under the agreed criteria. Following a review and a re-design, this new service will combine 2 of our existing services and continue to build on the success of the current Floating Housing Support and Intensive Housing Support services. Providers will be expected to deliver a high-quality comprehensive service that flexibly meets the housing support needs of vulnerable people and is inclusive of people living in any type of housing tenure. The support model will be first and foremost a model of support that is relationship based 'portable', and crucially, 'person-led, not system-led': flexing to deliver what people want or need and not what processes demand. Additional information: Contract duration 3 years plus an option to extend for up to 24 months. Contract value - this may increase by GBP100,000 to GBP250,000 over the duration of the contract subject to additional funding.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059139
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082019-2025
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85310000 - Social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,315,465 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,315,465 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,315,465 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Perth & Kinross Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PERTH
Postcode
PH1 5PH
Postcode Area
Perth
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling

Local Authority
Perth and Kinross
Electoral Ward
Perth City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Perth and Kinross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Simon Community Scotland

Turning Point Scotland

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