Tender

EDC/2024/4117 Housing Support

EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

20 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The tender process initiated by East Dunbartonshire Council involves the procurement of housing support services, classified under social protection and education, intended for delivery within East Dunbartonshire. The procurement follows an open procedure, with submission via electronic channels available until 22nd April 2026, which is also when the award phase begins. The council, located at Civic & Corporate Headquarters in Kirkintilloch, oversees this £400,000 GBP service contract. Interested bidders must provide their electronic submissions in English, adhering to the requirements of electronic payment and ordering.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for firms experienced in providing housing support services; particularly, those with a strong background in delivering social protection and educational assistance would be well-suited to compete. The contract enables business growth through a stable, lengthy engagement period with potential renewal extensions up to 24 months. Companies with a minimum turnover of £160,000 GBP and adequate insurance coverage could benefit from engaging with this local authority, expanding their niche within public sector services. This procurement opens doors to collaborate with East Dunbartonshire Council, strengthening regional service networks and enhancing business portfolios in social services.

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Notice Title

EDC/2024/4117 Housing Support

Notice Description

Provision of housing support services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of housing support services.

Renewal: Ability to extend for a further 12 months and a further 12 months after that.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000827162
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552172
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

70 - Real estate services


CPV Codes

70333000 - Housing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 20261 months 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKINTILLOCH
Postcode
G66 1TJ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire
Delivery Location
TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond

Local Authority
East Dunbartonshire
Electoral Ward
Lenzie and Kirkintilloch South
Westminster Constituency
Mid Dunbartonshire

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