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Planning

16 Jul 2026 at 15:01

Summary of the contracting process

Dumfries and Galloway Council is in the planning stage for a procurement titled "Outreach Housing Support Services for Homeless People." This initiative falls under the services category, particularly social work services without accommodation as classified under CPV code 85312000. The procurement aims to provide high-quality outreach housing support to homeless individuals or those at risk of homelessness throughout the Dumfries and Galloway region, divided into four lots covering both adult and young people’s support services in the east and west areas. Key dates include a future notice date set for 1st September 2026. Interested parties should prepare to engage with the buyer in the upcoming phases after this date.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social work and housing support services. Companies capable of providing comprehensive outreach support that empowers individuals with independent living skills will find this tender particularly suited to their expertise. The procurement process intends to award services in different lots across the region, allowing for multiple service providers to engage, thus broadening visibility and growth prospects within the public sector. Businesses with experience in delivering housing services, especially those familiar with the nuances of social work in rural settings, will be well-placed to compete effectively for this opportunity.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Outreach Housing Support Services for Homeless People

Notice Description

Dumfries and Galloway Council are seeking service providers to deliver high quality outreach housing support service to homeless households and individuals threatened with homelessness as prescribed within Section 32B of the Housing (Scotland) Act 1987 as included by the Housing (Scotland) Act 2010 and the Housing Support Services (Homelessness) (Scotland) Regulations 2012.

Lot Information

Adult Outreach Support Services (East)

This lot is for the provision of a high-quality outreach housing support service to individuals over the age of 25 who are homeless or threatened with homelessness. The purpose of this service is to provide an accessible, impartial, quality outreach housing support service to support vulnerable people to increase control over their lives and assist them to gain the independent living skills required to sustain accommodation. Additional information: This lot covers the east of the Dumfries and Galloway region (Nithsdale and Annandale & Eskdale). It is anticipated that two providers will be awarded to this area.

Adult Outreach Support Services (West)

This lot is for the provision of a high-quality outreach housing support service to individuals over the age of 25 who are homeless or threatened with homelessness. The purpose of this service is to provide an accessible, impartial, quality outreach housing support service to support vulnerable people to increase control over their lives and assist them to gain the independent living skills required to sustain accommodation. Additional information: This lot covers the West of the Dumfries and Galloway Region (Stewatry and Wigtownshire). It is anticipated that two providers will be awarded to this area.

Young People's Housing Support (East)

This lot is for the provision of a high-quality outreach housing support service to individuals between 16 and 25 who are homeless or threatened with homelessness. The purpose of this service is to provide an accessible, impartial, quality outreach housing support service to support vulnerable people to increase control over their lives and assist them to gain the independent living skills required to sustain accommodation. Additional information: This lot covers the east of the Dumfries and Galloway Region(Nithsdale and Annandale & Eskdale).

Young People's Housing Support (West)

This lot is for the provision of a high-quality housing support service to individuals between 16 and 25 who are homeless or threatened with homelessness. The purpose of this service is to provide an accessible, impartial, quality outreach housing support service to support vulnerable people to increase control over their lives and assist them to gain the independent living skills required to sustain accommodation. Additional information: This lot covers the West of the region (Stewartry & Wigtownshire)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cd31
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067400-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Aug 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUMFRIES
Postcode
DG1 2HP
Post Town
Dumfries and Galloway
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway
Delivery Location
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway

Local Authority
Dumfries and Galloway
Electoral Ward
Nith
Westminster Constituency
Dumfries and Galloway

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