Planning

Community Based Housing Support Service - Homeless

SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL

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Planning

15 Dec 2017 at 00:00

OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Borders Council is seeking tenders for a Community Based Housing Support Service aimed at assisting individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. This procurement, categorised under Social Services, is currently in the planning stage. Key details include a deadline for expressing interest by January 8, 2018, with anticipated communication about future notices set for February 16, 2018. The service is projected to cover between 144 to 180 hours of support per week, with an all-inclusive hourly rate estimated between £18.00 and £19.96.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social support services, particularly those experienced in housing assistance and the management of vulnerable populations. Companies that can deliver adaptable and responsive housing support solutions, while complying with local regulations, would be particularly well-positioned to succeed in this bidding process. Furthermore, as this service falls under the "light touch" procurement regime, it may encourage smaller firms or new market entrants to participate.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community Based Housing Support Service - Homeless

Notice Description

Scottish Borders Council are seeking notes of interest from providers who would be interested in tendering for the provision of a Community based Housing Support Service which will assist people who are homeless, or at risk of homelessness and in identified housing need.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Borders Council are seeking notes of interest from providers who would be interested in tendering for the provision of a Community based Housing Support Service which will assist people who are homeless, or at risk of homelessness and in identified housing need. Short term Housing Support Services can be defined as services which aim to develop a service user's capacity to maintain and sustain a tenancy following the completion of an agreed programme of support. Support will be provided to service users who have been assessed by the Council to be in need of short term housing support services in accordance with the Housing Support Services (Homelessness) (Scotland) Regulations 2012 and Section 32B of the Housing (Scotland) Act 1987 inserted by Housing (Scotland) Act 2010). It is intended the contract will include a proportion of guaranteed hours (80%) with hours beyond this level purchased on a spot contract basis (20%). Based on a combination of historical usage data, and projections of future need set in the context of the eligibility criteria, the range of weekly Housing Support hours is expected to vary between 144hrs (80%) and 180hrs (100%) per week. The indicative hourly rate for service delivery is estimated to be between 18.00GBP and 19.96GBP, this value is an all-inclusive hourly rate. Providers should note that this service is a current provision and therefore it is likely TUPE may apply. If you are interested in providing this service please can you complete and return the attached document emailing it to procurement@scortborders.gov.uk prior to the close of play on the 8th of January 2018.. This service is covered in Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 under the "light touch" Regime

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000523218
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC304397
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

85310000 - Social work services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Feb 2018Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@scotborders.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1835824000

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS
Postcode
TD6 0SA
Post Town
Galashiels
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Selkirkshire
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Further Information

Notice Documents

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