Planning

Construction of New Housing to Support Children Who Are Care Experienced

SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

12 Feb 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

South Lanarkshire Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process to find a development partner for the construction of new housing in support of care-experienced children, located in South Lanarkshire, UKM95. This project, classified under housing and community amenities, entails building five purpose-built homes for young adults who were previously looked-after and staff, on council land leased long-term. The council will provide 24/7 on-site support, funded by them. Interested parties are to submit a market engagement questionnaire by 12:00 on Wednesday, 25 February 2026, following the initial notice published on 12 February 2026. Future notices are projected for 1 June 2026, as the process advances from planning towards tender.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for contractors specialising in residential construction and support services for vulnerable communities. Companies with expertise in building social housing, particularly those experienced in designing facilities that cater to young people transitioning to independent living, are well-suited to bid. The project not only offers a chance to collaborate with South Lanarkshire Council, a regional authority, but also promises long-term leasing benefits while contributing to social welfare goals. Businesses that can offer comprehensive construction services combined with the logistic capability to facilitate on-site support will find this an attractive opportunity for growth and to expand their footprint within the community development sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Construction of New Housing to Support Children Who Are Care Experienced

Notice Description

South Lanarkshire Council is seeking a development partner to construct new housing for young people, who were previously looked-after children. The development partner will construct properties in South Lanarkshire and provide on-site support to the young residents to assist their transition to living independently. The provider will be responsible for the cost of construction on South Lanarkshire Council land which will be granted to the contractor under a long-term lease. The Council will be responsible for the cost of 24/7 support.

Lot Information

Lot 1

South Lanarkshire Council is seeking a development partner to construct new housing for young people, who were previously looked-after children. The development partner will construct properties in South Lanarkshire and provide on-site support to the young residents to assist their transition to living independently. The provider will be responsible for the cost of construction on South Lanarkshire Council land which will be granted to the contractor under a long-term lease. The Council will be responsible for the cost of 24/7 support. The service procured will have the following focus: - The design and construction of 5 purpose-built houses on South Lanarkshire Council land, to accommodate young adults, previously looked-after children and associated support staff, at no cost to the Council. - Provision of 24/7 on-site support for vulnerable young people in each home, to be funded by the Council.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000823427
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549399
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nicola.cran@southlanarkshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1698454353

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

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