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Summary of the contracting process

West Dunbartonshire Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for a project titled "Supported Accommodation for Care Experienced Young People". This initiative aims to provide housing and independent living support specifically for young people with care experience in the West Dunbartonshire area. The project falls under the services category of general public services. Interested parties are invited to a provider engagement event on 4th September at the Ballantine's Meeting Room, HSCP Offices, 16 Church Street, Dumbarton. The notice indicates that further procurement activities will actively take place from 1st April 2027.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses experienced in social care and youth services to collaborate with a local authority committed to fostering a nurturing environment for young people. Companies with expertise in delivering 24/7 housing support, facilitating transitions, and promoting youth independence would be well-positioned to compete. Firms capable of providing relationship-focused services, with experience in supporting vulnerable young individuals, are crucial for the success of this initiative. Engaging with this contract could allow businesses to expand their scope, enhance their social value contributions, and strengthen their community ties.

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Notice Title

Supported Accommodation for Care Experienced Young People

Notice Description

Housing and independent living support for young people. As part of our What Would it Take? plan, West Dunbartonshire Children's Services are developing a housing service for care experienced young people, where they can learn independent living skills in a nurturing and safe environment. We have made a Promise to our young people, that we will provide support for them to branch out into adult life, learn from mistakes and always experience positive regard and respect. We have consulted our young people to understand what this should look like for them. Now we seek your expertise and experience to build on this. We are developing a property in the West Dunbartonshire area, suitable for 6-8 young people. We would like to work in partnership with an experienced provider, who can understand the needs and vulnerabilities of young people with care experience, who can work with them and their networks, to understand their rights and options and to work towards their outcomes. Young people will need 24/7, 365 support available in house. They will need support with transitions and changes in their lives, as well as with learning practical independent living skills. They need relationship focused services, that see their strengths and value them as individuals, providing outreach as needed, to promote positive moves onward. Please come along to our provider engagement event, to participate in co-producing a resilient and reliable service. We will meet at: Ballantine's Meeting Room, HSCP Offices, 16 Church Street, Dumbarton, G82 1QL on Friday 4th September, from 1pm - 3pm. Please email QAcontracts@west-dunbarton.gov.uk to confirm attendance and any access requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Housing and independent living support for young people. As part of our What Would it Take? plan, West Dunbartonshire Children's Services are developing a housing service for care experienced young people, where they can learn independent living skills in a nurturing and safe environment. We have made a Promise to our young people, that we will provide support for them to branch out into adult life, learn from mistakes and always experience positive regard and respect. We have consulted our young people to understand what this should look like for them. Now we seek your expertise and experience to build on this. We are developing a property in the West Dunbartonshire area, suitable for 6-8 young people. We would like to work in partnership with an experienced provider, who can understand the needs and vulnerabilities of young people with care experience, who can work with them and their networks, to understand their rights and options and to work towards their outcomes. Young people will need 24/7, 365 support available in house. They will need support with transitions and changes in their lives, as well as with learning practical independent living skills. They need relationship focused services, that see their strengths and value them as individuals, providing outreach as needed, to promote positive moves onward. Please come along to our provider engagement event, to participate in co-producing a resilient and reliable service. We will meet at: Ballantine's Meeting Room, HSCP Offices, 16 Church Street, Dumbarton, G82 1QL on Friday 4th September, from 1pm - 3pm. Please email QAcontracts@west-dunbarton.gov.uk to confirm attendance and any access requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000839822
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562065
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

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
11 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 20278 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE 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
DUMBARTON
Postcode
G82 1QL
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
West Dunbartonshire
Electoral Ward
Dumbarton
Westminster Constituency
West Dunbartonshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562065
    Supported Accommodation for Care Experienced Young People - Housing and independent living support for young people. As part of our What Would it Take? plan, West Dunbartonshire Children's Services are developing a housing service for care experienced young people, where they can learn independent living skills in a nurturing and safe environment. We have made a Promise to our young people, that we will provide support for them to branch out into adult life, learn from mistakes and always experience positive regard and respect. We have consulted our young people to understand what this should look like for them. Now we seek your expertise and experience to build on this. We are developing a property in the West Dunbartonshire area, suitable for 6-8 young people. We would like to work in partnership with an experienced provider, who can understand the needs and vulnerabilities of young people with care experience, who can work with them and their networks, to understand their rights and options and to work towards their outcomes. Young people will need 24/7, 365 support available in house. They will need support with transitions and changes in their lives, as well as with learning practical independent living skills. They need relationship focused services, that see their strengths and value them as individuals, providing outreach as needed, to promote positive moves onward. Please come along to our provider engagement event, to participate in co-producing a resilient and reliable service. We will meet at: Ballantine's Meeting Room, HSCP Offices, 16 Church Street, Dumbarton, G82 1QL on Friday 4th September, from 1pm - 3pm. Please email QAcontracts@west-dunbarton.gov.uk to confirm attendance and any access requirements.

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