{ "tag": [ "compiled" ], "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-05ab97-2026-04-20T15:31:03+01:00", "date": "2026-04-20T15:31:03+01:00", "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-05ab97", "description": "(SC Ref:829867)", "initiationType": "tender", "tender": { "id": "DGCP-0559", "legalBasis": { "id": "32014L0024", "scheme": "CELEX" }, "title": "Housing First Flexible Support Service", "status": "complete", "classification": { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "85300000", "description": "Social work and related services" }, "mainProcurementCategory": "services", "description": "Housing First Flexible Support Service is to provide high-quality, housing first support to individuals who have been provided with a permanent tenancy through the Housing First Programme within designated areas of Dumfries and Galloway. This will predominately be within the Lower Nithsdale and Annandale areas of the Region initially. The aim is to reduce repeat homelessness for a small number of people who have multiple complex needs and struggle to maintain temporary or permanent accommodation.", "value": { "amount": 769235.1, "currency": "GBP" }, "lots": [ { "id": "1", "description": "The support model will be relationship based, unconditional and 'portable' and crucially, person-led not system led to deliver what people need. The support service will use a trauma informed approach and caseworkers will need to work with a small number of people who access the service to provide a proactive support service based on individual needs. The recommended ratio of support worker to person using the service is 1:7. The awarded provider will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Housing First Service and must work cooperatively and collaboratively with the housing providers, Housing Options and Homeless Service and other key partners to provide a holistic service to those accessing support. The service must adhere to the seven key principles of Housing First: - People have the right to a home; - Flexible support is provided for as long as an individual needs it; - Housing and support are separated; - Individuals have a choice and control; - An active engagement approach is used; - The service is based on people's strengths, goals and aspirations; and - A harm reduction approach is adopted.", "awardCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "name": "Quality", "type": "quality", "description": "70" }, { "type": "price", "description": "30" }, { "name": "Quality", "type": "quality", "description": "70" }, { "type": "price", "description": "30" } ] }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00", "endDate": "2029-03-31T23:59:59+01:00" }, "hasRenewal": true, "renewal": { "description": "There are two optional extension periods within the Contract which will be awarded at the sole discretion of Dumfries and Galloway Council. The extensions will be for 12 months each." }, "submissionTerms": { "variantPolicy": "notAllowed" }, "hasOptions": false, "status": "cancelled" } ], "items": [ { "id": "1", "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UKM92" }, { "region": "UKM92" } ], "deliveryLocation": { "description": "Dumfries and Galloway region, predominately in Lower Nithsdale and Annandale." }, "relatedLot": "1" } ], "submissionMethod": [ "electronicSubmission" ], "submissionMethodDetails": "https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk", "selectionCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "suitability", "description": "Bidder must be registered with the Care Inspectorate as a Support Provider.", "appliesTo": [ "supplier" ] }, { "type": "economic", "description": "The bidder should provide its (\"general\") yearly turnover for the number of financial years specified in the relevant Contract Notice", "minimum": "Three years turnover required. Turnover must be 2x contract value.", "appliesTo": [ "supplier" ] }, { "type": "technical", "description": "Educational and professional qualifications are held by the service provider or the contractor", "minimum": "Bidder's staff must have completed SSSC Registration.", "appliesTo": [ "supplier" ] } ] }, "procurementMethod": "open", "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure", "coveredBy": [ "GPA" ], "tenderPeriod": { "endDate": "2025-11-12T12:00:00Z" }, "submissionTerms": { "languages": [ "en" ], "bidValidityPeriod": { "durationInDays": 120 } }, "awardPeriod": { "startDate": "2025-11-12T12:00:00Z" }, "bidOpening": { "date": "2025-11-12T12:00:00Z", "address": { "streetAddress": "Dumfries" }, "description": "two authorised members of the corporate procurement team will open the tender and record openings." }, "hasRecurrence": false, "contractTerms": { "hasElectronicOrdering": true, "electronicInvoicingPolicy": "allowed", "hasElectronicPayment": true } }, "parties": [ { "id": "GB-FTS-1510", "name": "Dumfries and Galloway Council", "identifier": { "legalName": "Dumfries and Galloway Council" }, "address": { "streetAddress": "Procurement Team, Carruthers House", "locality": "Dumfries", "region": "UKM92", "postalCode": "DG1 2HP", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, "contactPoint": { "telephone": "+44 3033333000", "email": "Procurement.PeopleandProjects@dumgal.gov.uk", "url": "https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/" }, "roles": [ "buyer" ], "details": { "url": "http://www.dumgal.gov.uk", "buyerProfile": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00219", "classifications": [ { "id": "REGIONAL_AUTHORITY", "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE", "description": "Regional or local authority" }, { "id": "01", "scheme": "COFOG", "description": "General public services" } ] } }, { "id": "GB-FTS-9336", "name": "Dumfries Sheriff Court", "identifier": { "legalName": "Dumfries Sheriff Court" }, "address": { "locality": "Dumfries", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, "roles": [ "reviewBody" ] }, { "id": "GB-FTS-133138", "name": "Turning Point Scotland Services Ltd", "identifier": { "legalName": "Turning Point Scotland Services Ltd" }, "address": { "streetAddress": "54 Govan Road", "locality": "Glasgow", "region": "UKM", "postalCode": "G51 1JL", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, "roles": [ "supplier" ], "details": { "scale": "large" } } ], "buyer": { "id": "GB-FTS-1510", "name": "Dumfries and Galloway Council" }, "links": [ { "rel": "canonical", "href": "https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000812014" }, { "rel": "canonical", "href": "https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000812014" } ], "language": "en", "awards": [ { "id": "035757-2026-DGCP-0559-1", "relatedLots": [ "1" ], "status": "active", "suppliers": [ { "id": "GB-FTS-133138", "name": "Turning Point Scotland Services Ltd" } ] } ], "contracts": [ { "id": "035757-2026-DGCP-0559-1", "awardID": "035757-2026-DGCP-0559-1", "status": "active", "value": { "amount": 1282050, "currency": "GBP" }, "dateSigned": "2026-01-12T00:00:00Z" } ], "bids": { "statistics": [ { "id": "1", "measure": "bids", "relatedLot": "1", "value": 5 }, { "id": "2", "measure": "smeBids", "relatedLot": "1", "value": 2 }, { "id": "3", "measure": "foreignBidsFromEU", "relatedLot": "1", "value": 5 }, { "id": "4", "measure": "foreignBidsFromNonEU", "relatedLot": "1", "value": 0 }, { "id": "5", "measure": "electronicBids", "relatedLot": "1", "value": 5 } ] } }