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Independent Supported Living - Onsite (Inverness)

The Highland Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Jul 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Tender

19 Feb 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Summary of the contracting process

The Highland Council procured onsite supported independent living services for eligible young people aged 16 to 26 in Inverness. The provider supports residents to develop and maintain the practical skills needed to move into suitable long-term accommodation and live independently. This is a social care and supported housing service, classified under CPV 85311300 and 85311000. The work is delivered in Inverness and involves direct support to young people in supported accommodation. It would suit organisations providing regulated care, supported living, youth services or housing-related support, particularly those able to combine day-to-day assistance with structured development of independent living skills. The requirement is for a single service covering the stated Inverness provision, with the Highland Council as the buying organisation.

The procurement has been completed and awarded following an open procedure. Four electronic bids were received, including three from SMEs. Blue Triangle (Glasgow) Housing Association Limited was selected for the single lot. The contract value is £1,082,900, against an estimated procurement value of £1,088,000, and the contract was signed on 16 July 2026. The service period runs from 1 February 2027 to 31 March 2030, with an option to extend by up to 12 months. The tender submission deadline was 2 April 2026 at 12:00. Evaluation used the most economically advantageous tender approach, weighted 90% to quality and 10% to price. The process required electronic submission in English and the tender status is complete.

This award demonstrates a substantial, multi-year requirement for supported independent living provision for young people in Inverness. A credible future supplier would need experience delivering comparable supported living or social care services, with clear evidence of relevant outcomes and the ability to help young people progress towards independent accommodation. Care Inspectorate registration was identified as a participation requirement, alongside relevant experience. The buyer also required named staff and their qualifications, so providers would need an appropriately qualified and stable delivery team. Financial resilience is important: credit checks, turnover or audited accounts and, where relevant, parent company support were considered. Providers would also need to hold or obtain employer’s liability insurance of £10 million and public liability insurance of £5 million.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Supported Living - Onsite (Inverness)

Notice Description

The provision of high quality supported independent living services for eligible Young People aged 16-26. The Service Provider will work the Supported Persons to achieve and maintain an independent living skill set that will afford them the necessary attributes required to succeed at living in suitable long-term accommodation in the future.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of high quality supported independent living services for eligible Young People aged 16-26. The Service Provider will work the Supported Persons to achieve and maintain an independent living skill set that will afford them the necessary attributes required to succeed at living in suitable long-term accommodation in the future.. The contract has an option to extend by up to 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000823538
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560756
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
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

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,088,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,082,900 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
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
The Highland Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5NX
Postcode Area
Inverness
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Blue Triangle (Glasgow) Housing Association Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549951
    Independent Supported Living - Onsite (Inverness) - The provision of high quality supported independent living services for eligible Young People aged 16-26. The Service Provider will work the Supported Persons to achieve and maintain an independent living skill set that will afford them the necessary attributes required to succeed at living in suitable long-term accommodation in the future.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560756
    Independent Supported Living - Onsite (Inverness) - The provision of high quality supported independent living services for eligible Young People aged 16-26. The Service Provider will work the Supported Persons to achieve and maintain an independent living skill set that will afford them the necessary attributes required to succeed at living in suitable long-term accommodation in the future.

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