Planning

Provision of an Independent Housing Information and Advice Service

INVERCLYDE COUNCIL

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Planning

01 Jun 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Inverclyde Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process, seeking to engage a provider for the "Provision of an Independent Housing Information and Advice Service". The procurement, classified under the services category, is linked to general public services and is situated in Greenock, UKM83. Key dates include a market research questionnaire being released on 1st June 2026, with a future notice expected on 2nd December 2026. The council, which collaborates with the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde through the Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP), aims to fulfil duties under the Housing Scotland Act 2001, focusing on preventing homelessness. Angela Rodgers is the contact point, highlighting the council's proactive market engagement starting with this market research phase.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses particularly experienced in the health and social care services industry, capable of delivering housing advice and information services. Companies that can demonstrate strong capabilities, as well as capacity to address risks and exploit opportunities identified through the council's market research, would be well-suited to compete. Both SMEs and larger firms that have a track record in providing similar comprehensive services can benefit from this tender, especially those with expertise in public sector collaborations or with an interest in expanding their footprint in Scotland's community support services sector. This is an excellent opportunity to partner with a forward-thinking local authority committed to enhancing public welfare through strategic service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of an Independent Housing Information and Advice Service

Notice Description

The purpose of the market research questionnaire is to engage with the market to understand capability, capacity, risks and opportunities relating providing a Housing Information and Advice Service. Inverclyde Council operates a Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) together with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. The Housing Scotland Act 2001 confers the duty on local authorities to provide a comprehensive housing advice and assistance service which may assist a homeless person or assist in the prevention of homelessness, free of charge for any person in the authority's area. Therefore, Inverclyde Council is seeking a Provider to provide a Housing Information and Advice Service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

As per short description and attached Market Research Questionnaire

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000832773
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN556923
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75123000 - Administrative housing services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Dec 20266 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
INVERCLYDE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GREENOCK
Postcode
PA15 1LX
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Local Authority
Inverclyde
Electoral Ward
Inverclyde North
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN556923
    Provision of an Independent Housing Information and Advice Service - The purpose of the market research questionnaire is to engage with the market to understand capability, capacity, risks and opportunities relating providing a Housing Information and Advice Service. Inverclyde Council operates a Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) together with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. The Housing Scotland Act 2001 confers the duty on local authorities to provide a comprehensive housing advice and assistance service which may assist a homeless person or assist in the prevention of homelessness, free of charge for any person in the authority's area. Therefore, Inverclyde Council is seeking a Provider to provide a Housing Information and Advice Service.

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