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title: "Outreach Housing Support"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000642486"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-01-29"
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# Outreach Housing Support

Buyer: DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000642486

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## Summary

Dumfries and Galloway Council is initiating a procurement process for "Outreach Housing Support" services aimed at assisting adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in specific regions of Dumfries and Galloway, namely Annandale & Eskdale, Stewartry, and Wigtownshire (excluding Stranraer). The procurement is currently in the planning stage and is set to cover a fixed contract duration of 12 months, beginning on 1st April 2021. Interested organisations must also prepare for a future notice expected on 11th February 2021.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for organisations specialising in social services, particularly those registered with the Care Inspectorate as housing support providers. Businesses with experience in delivering outreach support for homeless individuals or those with related challenges, such as mental health or substance misuse issues, will find this procurement particularly relevant. By engaging in this contract, businesses can play a crucial role in the development and execution of personalised Housing Plans, thereby contributing to the aims of the Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Rapid Rehousing Transition Plan.

## Notice

Dumfries & Galloway Council requires the provision of outreach housing support services for adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness within the following geographic areas of Dumfries and Galloway: Annandale & Eskdale, Stewartry and Wigtownshire (excluding Stranraer). The duration of this contact will be for a fixed period of 12 months beginning 1st April 2021.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Dumfries and Galloway Council is seeking expressions of interest from organisations with experience in the delivery outreach housing support for people (aged 16 and over) who are homeless or threatened with homelessness. Organisations noting an interest must be able to provide appropriate support within all three areas of Dumfries and Galloway region as specified above. The organisation(s) must be registered with the Care Inspectorate as a Housing Support provider and be able to support homeless people and those threatened with homelessness with additional issues such as physical and/or mental health, learning difficulties, substance misuse issues, communications difficulties and challenging behaviour (this list is not exhaustive). The provider of this service will be a key partner in the delivery of the outcomes of the Dumfries and Galloway Council's Rapid Rehousing Transition Plan. This will include working with the Council and other key partners to develop and deliver personalised Housing Plans for service users to ensure a managed transition to suitable settled accommodation which meets the needs of the service user (where appropriate). This arrangement will be for 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN405273 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - 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 |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 11 Feb 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DUMFRIES |
| Post town | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Postcode | DG1 2HP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |
| Local authority | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Electoral ward | Nith |
| Westminster constituency | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Delivery location | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2021 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN405273

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN405273
  Outreach Housing Support - Dumfries & Galloway Council requires the provision of outreach housing support services for adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness within the following geographic areas of Dumfries and Galloway: Annandale & Eskdale, Stewartry and Wigtownshire (excluding Stranraer). The duration of this contact will be for a fixed period of 12 months beginning 1st April 2021.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.dumgal.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000642486
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=642486

## Provenance

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