Tender

CE-203-25 Housing Support Services Framework Agreement

SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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14 Nov 2025 at 11:32

Summary of the contracting process

The South Ayrshire Council is currently undertaking a public procurement process for the "CE-203-25 Housing Support Services Framework Agreement." This tender falls under the industry category of housing services and includes services such as accommodation management and welfare services for children and young people. The procurement stage is currently active, and interested parties must submit their tenders electronically by the deadline of 19th December 2025. The location for service delivery is in the region of UKM94, and the procurement method being used is an open procedure. The framework agreement aims to appoint service providers who are Care Inspectorate and SSSC registered, with the potential for contract renewal in October 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the housing support and social services sectors to expand their operations and contribute to community welfare. Companies specialising in targeted recruitment, training, and community engagement may find this particularly appealing, especially those that can offer meaningful community benefits such as SME development and apprenticeships. With the framework allowing up to 999 participants, a variety of businesses, especially those experienced with public sector contracts, can compete for inclusion. Participation in this framework can enable companies to strengthen their portfolio by securing a long-term partnership with a regional authority committed to delivering social benefits through public procurement.

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Notice Information

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e145
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073900-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 20252 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
October 2029

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

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