This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Jun 2026 at 01:00

Tender

04 Feb 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

South Lanarkshire Council, based in Hamilton, UK, is the buying organisation for a public procurement process seeking a service provider for their initiative titled "Support for First Stop Emergency Access Accommodation." The procurement falls under the industry category of "Housing and community amenities." The chosen supplier, Right There, will deliver temporary accommodation services at the new site on Clydesdale Street, ensuring 24-hour staffing and no lone working, aiming to meet statutory obligations for homeless individuals requiring emergency shelter. As of June 2026, the procurement has completed with a contract value of £513,779, and the tender was conducted through an open procedure, with the procurement stage now being at the contract stage, signed on 30 April 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in accommodation services, particularly those capable of providing 24-hour care and staffing. The open procurement method offered transparency and equal competition, encouraging participation from various service providers. Companies experienced in managing vulnerable groups and adhering to regulations such as the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act would have been well-suited to compete, as the council required substantial community benefits and technical expertise. This contract allows for service enhancement and increased sector penetration in community-based accommodation services.

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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=JUN557296
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
Large

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
£513,779 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
South Lanarkshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HAMILTON
Postcode
ML3 0AA
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Right There

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.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557296
    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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