Tender

Support for First Stop Emergency Access Accommodation

SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

04 Feb 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

South Lanarkshire Council is seeking a service provider for "Support for First Stop Emergency Access Accommodation" at the new Clydesdale Street site in Hamilton. The contract falls under the services category, focusing on housing and community amenities. The tender is currently at the Tender stage, with key dates including the submission deadline on 6th March 2026. The procurement process is being conducted via an open procedure, inviting electronic submissions. The total contract value is £512,500, and the contract will initially run for two years, with an option to extend for an additional year depending on performance and funding availability. The main procurement category is services, and the contract requires 24-hour staffing for emergency temporary accommodation.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in emergency housing services, social welfare, and community support. Companies experienced in providing comprehensive accommodation solutions, especially those with the capability to operate a 24/7 staffed service, will find this contract particularly well-suited. The contract requires compliance with specific financial and technical criteria, such as financial standing, insurance coverage, and relevant professional qualifications, including registration with the Scottish Social Services Council for staff involved. Bidders must demonstrate expertise through similar past contracts and ensure staff vetting as per the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Engaging in this tender will not only provide business growth through a substantial contract but also enable active participation in the delivery of community benefits as outlined by the Council's requirements.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Support for First Stop Emergency Access Accommodation

Notice Description

South Lanarkshire Council require a service Provider to provide First Stop Emergency Access Temporary Accommodation at our new Clydesdale Street, Hamilton site. This service will require 24-hour staffing, 7 days a week, including a waking night and the ability to accept service users. No lone working will be permitted. The aim of this service is to help meet South Lanarkshire Council's statutory obligations in relation to temporary accommodation for households who present as homeless and require emergency access temporary accommodation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement will be conducted via the Open Tendering Procedure and the ITT will be published on Public Contract Scotland Tender.

Renewal: The Contract will be for an initial 2 year period (including up to 3 month implementation period) with a Council only option to extend for a further 1 x 12 month periods subject to satisfactory performance, financial standing and available funding.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000821894
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548794
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract 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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£512,500 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£512,500 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
kirsty stewart
Contact Email
kirsty.stewart2@southlanarkshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1698454793

Buyer Location

Locality
HAMILTON
Postcode
ML3 0AA
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM95 South Lanarkshire

Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Hamilton North and East
Westminster Constituency
Hamilton and Clyde Valley

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548794
    Support for First Stop Emergency Access Accommodation - South Lanarkshire Council require a service Provider to provide First Stop Emergency Access Temporary Accommodation at our new Clydesdale Street, Hamilton site. This service will require 24-hour staffing, 7 days a week, including a waking night and the ability to accept service users. No lone working will be permitted. The aim of this service is to help meet South Lanarkshire Council's statutory obligations in relation to temporary accommodation for households who present as homeless and require emergency access temporary accommodation.

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