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CE-203-25 Housing Support Services Framework Agreement

SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

03 Mar 2026 at 15:37

Tender

14 Nov 2025 at 11:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns the South Ayrshire Council, located in Ayr, United Kingdom, and pertains to the "CE-203-25 Housing Support Services Framework Agreement". The industry category is housing services, and the procurement method utilised is the open procedure, indicative of a transparent and competitive process. This tender, currently in the award stage as of 3rd March 2026, focuses on the provision of services such as delivery of a housing support, advice, and advocacy service as well as a supported accommodation service for 16-25-year-olds. Notable key dates include the signing of contracts on 2nd March 2026, with service delivery taking place in region UKM94. The contract awards target quality and price, and involve key suppliers including Ayr Housing Aid Centre SCIO and Right There.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies in the housing and welfare services sectors with the requisite technical and professional accreditations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in accommodation management, housing services, and welfare services for youth can significantly benefit from the framework agreement’s targeted recruitment and training plans. The inclusion of community benefits further encourages local engagement and development, fostering SME growth. Companies holding Care Inspectorate Registration and SSSC registration for staff are well-positioned to compete, enhance their market position, and contribute to impactful social development initiatives outlined in the procurement requirements.

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Notice Title

CE-203-25 Housing Support Services Framework Agreement

Notice Description

Housing Support Services Framework Agreement

Lot Information

Delivery of a Housing Support, Advice and Advocacy Service

Housing Support Services Framework Agreement

Renewal: October 2029

Supported Accommodation Service for 16-25 year olds

Housing Support Services Framework Agreement

Renewal: October 2029

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e145
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019112-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

70333000 - Housing services

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

98341100 - Accommodation management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,267,199 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
October 2029

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
2
Supplier Names

AYR HOUSING AID CENTRE SCIO

RIGHT THERE

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