Award

Provision of a Housing Information & Advice Service

INVERCLYDE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

04 Apr 2019 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

21 Sep 2018 at 00:00

Tender

17 Sep 2018 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Inverclyde Council is seeking a provider for the "Provision of a Housing Information & Advice Service" tender, which falls under the services category within the public services sector. The procurement is currently in the award stage, with the contract signed on 4th December 2018, valued at £165,000. This initiative is aimed at assisting the local community in Greenock, in compliance with the Housing Scotland Act 2001, ensuring support for individuals facing homelessness. Parties interested in the tender had until 22nd October 2018 to submit their bids through the open procurement method.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in housing advisory services, particularly those with relevant accreditations such as SNSIAP for Housing Advice. Companies with capabilities in social care, community support, and related legal services will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, securing this contract can help businesses expand their reach within the local authority's area, reinforcing their portfolio while addressing crucial social challenges in the region.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Housing Information & Advice Service

Notice Description

Inverclyde Council operates a Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) together with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. The Housing Scotland Act 2001 confers the duty on local authorities to provide a comprehensive housing advice and assistance service which may assist a homeless person or assist in the prevention of homelessness, free of charge for any person in the authority's area. Therefore, Inverclyde Council is seeking a Provider to provide a Housing Information and Advice Service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Inverclyde Council operates a Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) together with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. The Housing Scotland Act 2001 confers the duty on local authorities to provide a comprehensive housing advice and assistance service which may assist a homeless person or assist in the prevention of homelessness, free of charge for any person in the authority's area. Therefore, Inverclyde Council is seeking a Provider to provide a Housing Information and Advice Service.

Renewal: Optional extension for up to a further 12 months at Inverclyde Council's sole discretion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000546874
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR350706
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services


CPV Codes

70333000 - Housing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£165,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20187 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INVERCLYDE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GREENOCK
Postcode
PA15 1LX
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Inverclyde
Electoral Ward
Inverclyde North
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEGAL SERVICE AGENCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP331713
    Provision of a Housing Information & Advice Service - Inverclyde Council operates a Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) together with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. The Housing Scotland Act 2001 confers the duty on local authorities to provide a comprehensive housing advice and assistance service which may assist a homeless person or assist in the prevention of homelessness, free of charge for any person in the authority's area. Therefore, Inverclyde Council is seeking a Provider to provide a Housing Information and Advice Service.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR350706
    Provision of a Housing Information & Advice Service - Inverclyde Council operates a Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) together with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. The Housing Scotland Act 2001 confers the duty on local authorities to provide a comprehensive housing advice and assistance service which may assist a homeless person or assist in the prevention of homelessness, free of charge for any person in the authority's area. Therefore, Inverclyde Council is seeking a Provider to provide a Housing Information and Advice Service.

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