Award

CE-203-25 Housing Support Services Framework Agreement

SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

03 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Tender

14 Nov 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

South Ayrshire Council has initiated the procurement process for the "CE-203-25 Housing Support Services Framework Agreement," focusing on general public services within the region UKM94, Ayr. The procurement process has moved from the tender stage, started in November 2025, to the award stage as of March 2026, with contracts now active for service delivery. This open procedure covers services in housing support, advice, and advocacy, as well as supported accommodation services for 16-25-year-olds. Contracts awarded carry substantial values of £2,540,000 and £1,727,199.84, signed on 2nd March 2026, indicating South Ayrshire Council's commitment to improving community support services. The contracts have options for renewal scheduled in October 2029, ensuring continuity and long-term service provision.

This tender creates promising opportunities for growth in sectors dedicated to housing support and community welfare, with a focus on quality and cost efficiency. Businesses that are well-suited to vie for these contracts include SMEs specialising in housing advocacy, support services, and accommodations for young adults. Firms that hold relevant accreditations, such as Care Inspectorate and SSSC registrations, can benefit from the tender process. Community benefits opportunities embedded in this procurement process allow firms to contribute to social objectives like recruitment, apprenticeship, and community engagement, enhancing their reputation and expanding their operational footprint within the public services domain. The tender encourages electronic submissions to streamline the process, reflecting a forward-thinking approach suitable for digitally equipped enterprises.

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Notice Title

CE-203-25 Housing Support Services Framework Agreement

Notice Description

Housing Support Services Framework Agreement

Lot Information

Delivery of a Housing Support, Advice and Advocacy Service

Housing Support Services Framework Agreement

Renewal: October 2029

Supported Accommodation Service for 16-25 year olds

Housing Support Services Framework Agreement

Renewal: October 2029

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000815917
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550835
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

70333000 - Housing services

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

98341100 - Accommodation management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,267,199 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
October 2029

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
KA7 1DR
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM94 South Ayrshire

Local Authority
South Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Ayr West
Westminster Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

AYR HOUSING AID CENTRE SCIO

RIGHT THERE

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