--- title: "Inverclyde Out of Hours Homelessness Service" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000801719" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000801719" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000801719.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000801719.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "INVERCLYDE COUNCIL" published: "2025-06-16" --- # Inverclyde Out of Hours Homelessness Service Buyer: INVERCLYDE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000801719 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000801719) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000801719.json) ## Summary Inverclyde Council is initiating a procurement process to commission an 'Out of Hours Homelessness Service' as part of its general public services. The process is in the planning stage, with a market research questionnaire released on 16th June 2025 to inform the procurement strategy. The service will cover Inverclyde (region UKM83) and is classified under CPV code 85000000, representing health and social work services. This procurement aims to transition to community-based temporary accommodation by closing the existing 24-bed hostel. A key date to note is 1st August 2025, when future notices are set to be published, indicating further progress into the procurement stages. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social service sectors, particularly those experienced in providing community-based support services. It is well-suited for businesses capable of managing out-of-hours support services and those interested in supporting individuals and families experiencing housing crises. Organisations with expertise in flexible service delivery models and a passion for community engagement may find this opportunity aligns with their business growth strategies. The market research phase signals an open field for potential providers to influence the final service offering. ## Notice The purpose of this market research questionnaire is to gather information which will be used to engage and understand the marketplace while informing the procurement strategy for the commissioning of an out of hours homelessness service. The service will be delivered from 5pm to 8am Monday to Friday and over each weekend until 8am on the following Monday. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The purpose of this market research questionnaire is to gather information which will be used to engage and understand the marketplace while informing the procurement strategy for the commissioning of an out of hours homelessness service. The service will be delivered from 5pm to 8am Monday to Friday and over each weekend until 8am on the following Monday. Specifically, the Council is looking to transition to a 100% community based temporary accommodation and close the outdated 24 bed hostel which currently operates 24/7. In closing the hostel the requirement for a telephone service out of hours has been identified to provide statutory assistance to individuals and families in housing crisis out with office hours. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532637 | | 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 | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Aug 2025 | | 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 16 Jun 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532637 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532637&idx=1 16th June 2025 - Market Research Questionnaire - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532637 Inverclyde Out of Hours Homelessness Service - The purpose of this market research questionnaire is to gather information which will be used to engage and understand the marketplace while informing the procurement strategy for the commissioning of an out of hours homelessness service. The service will be delivered from 5pm to 8am Monday to Friday and over each weekend until 8am on the following Monday. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.inverclyde.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000801719 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=801719 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000801719. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000801719.json.