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title: "Provision of a Housing Information and Advice Service"
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# Provision of a Housing Information and Advice Service

Buyer: INVERCLYDE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02dfd0

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## Summary

Inverclyde Council is seeking a provider for the "Provision of a Housing Information and Advice Service," aimed at assisting individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. This initiative falls within the property management services category and is based in Greenock, UK. The tender process is currently in the award stage, with the contract value set at £55,000, which was signed on 4th November 2021. Businesses interested in this opportunity should note that the service is intended to operate until at least 10th December 2026, with the next tender opportunity expected in 2026. Interested parties should ensure their applications conform to the required qualifications and standards outlined in the tender documents.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in housing services, advice, and support. Businesses with expertise in legal advice, health and safety management, and risk assessment processes may find a strong fit for their offerings in this procurement process. As the service focuses on providing effective homelessness prevention and support, companies that can demonstrate a commitment to quality management and relevant certifications will be well-positioned to compete and potentially expand their client base through this contract.

## Notice

The service is aimed at providing easily accessible, independent housing advice and assistance to those who are homeless or threatened with homelessness. Independent advice should be targeted at those who are either homeless or potentially homeless and who have already sought or received advice and assistance from the mainstream housing agencies. Queries relating to the prevention of homelessness should also be afforded priority by the service.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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.

Renewal: Next Tender opportunity will be in 2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005432-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 11 Dec 2021 - 10 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | This tender will be due for retender in 2026. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | £55,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £55,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | INVERCLYDE COUNCIL |
| Locality | GREENOCK |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA15 1LX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | Inverclyde |
| Electoral ward | Inverclyde North |
| Westminster constituency | Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West |
| Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEGAL SERVICES AGENCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 70 - Real estate services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 70330000 - Property management services of real estate on a fee or contract basis
- 70333000 - Housing services
- 71317200 - Health and safety services
- 75122000 - Administrative healthcare services
- 75123000 - Administrative housing services

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2022 at 14:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005432-2022
- 13 Sep 2021 at 10:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022625-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.inverclyde.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00168
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/toolkit/negotiation/common/param/structure/FormDetail.do?_ncp=1630663068875.47488-3#fh

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