Award

Housing Advice and Information Services

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Jul 2017 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

15 Dec 2016 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Aberdeen City Council is seeking to provide a Housing Advice and Information Service aimed at assisting individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. This procurement, classified under the general public services category, is currently in the Award stage, having signed a contract on 4th April 2017. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with a total contract value of £726,000. The service requirement is primarily for the region of Aberdeen, UK, and the initial tender period concluded on 23rd January 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those focused on housing and support for vulnerable populations. Organisations with experience in providing similar advisory and information services, alongside the necessary insurances, and a proven track record of relevant turnover, would be well-suited to compete for future opportunities in this area. Additionally, suppliers are encouraged to propose community benefits as part of their bids, which could further enhance their competitiveness in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Housing Advice and Information Services

Notice Description

The Council has put in place a Contract with one supplier for the provision of a Housing Advice and Information Service to people who are homeless or threatened with homelessness in accordance with statutory requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Open Tender for the provision of Housing Advice and Information Services to people who are Homeless or threatened with homelessness in accordance with the requirements in attached documentation.

Renewal: The original 3 year term has two possible 1 year extensions - meaning a total maximum of 5 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000474248
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL290012
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

CPV Codes

70333000 - Housing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£726,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£726,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Apr 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpscityshire@aberdeencity.gov.uk, krowell@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1224665652

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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