This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Feb 2022 at 00:00

Tender

13 Sep 2021 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

Inverclyde Council has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of a Housing Information and Advice Service," aimed at providing accessible and independent housing advice to individuals facing homelessness. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure and falls under the services category. This process took place in Greenock, UK, with a significant contract value of £55,000 confirmed on 4 November 2021, following an award decision made on 15 October 2021.

This contract presents excellent opportunities for organisations specialising in social services, housing advice, or related legal services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those with experience in providing independent advice related to homelessness or housing issues, would be well-suited to compete for future tenders in this area, particularly as Inverclyde Council plans for subsequent contract opportunities in 2026.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Housing Information and Advice Service

Notice Description

The service is aimed at providing easily accessible, independent housing advice and assistance to those who are homeless or threatened with homelessness. Independent advice should be targeted at those who are either homeless or potentially homeless and who have already sought or received advice and assistance from the mainstream housing agencies. Queries relating to the prevention of homelessness should also be afforded priority by the 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: Next Tender opportunity will be in 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000666055
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB441968
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

70330000 - Property management services of real estate on a fee or contract basis

70333000 - Housing services

71317200 - Health and safety services

75122000 - Administrative healthcare services

75123000 - Administrative housing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
11 Dec 2021 - 10 Dec 2026 Over 5 years
Recurrence
This tender will be due for retender in 2026.

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
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GREENOCK
Postcode
PA15 1LX
Postcode Area
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 Services Agency Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP427231
    Provision of a Housing Information and Advice Service - The service is aimed at providing easily accessible, independent housing advice and assistance to those who are homeless or threatened with homelessness. Independent advice should be targeted at those who are either homeless or potentially homeless and who have already sought or received advice and assistance from the mainstream housing agencies. Queries relating to the prevention of homelessness should also be afforded priority by the service.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB441968
    Provision of a Housing Information and Advice Service - The service is aimed at providing easily accessible, independent housing advice and assistance to those who are homeless or threatened with homelessness. Independent advice should be targeted at those who are either homeless or potentially homeless and who have already sought or received advice and assistance from the mainstream housing agencies. Queries relating to the prevention of homelessness should also be afforded priority by the service.

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