--- title: "Provision of an Independent Housing Information and Advice Service" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000832773" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832773" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000832773.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000832773.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "INVERCLYDE COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-01" --- # Provision of an Independent Housing Information and Advice Service Buyer: INVERCLYDE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000832773 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832773) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000832773.json) ## Summary Inverclyde Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process, seeking to engage a provider for the "Provision of an Independent Housing Information and Advice Service". The procurement, classified under the services category, is linked to general public services and is situated in Greenock, UKM83. Key dates include a market research questionnaire being released on 1st June 2026, with a future notice expected on 2nd December 2026. The council, which collaborates with the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde through the Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP), aims to fulfil duties under the Housing Scotland Act 2001, focusing on preventing homelessness. Angela Rodgers is the contact point, highlighting the council's proactive market engagement starting with this market research phase. This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses particularly experienced in the health and social care services industry, capable of delivering housing advice and information services. Companies that can demonstrate strong capabilities, as well as capacity to address risks and exploit opportunities identified through the council's market research, would be well-suited to compete. Both SMEs and larger firms that have a track record in providing similar comprehensive services can benefit from this tender, especially those with expertise in public sector collaborations or with an interest in expanding their footprint in Scotland's community support services sector. This is an excellent opportunity to partner with a forward-thinking local authority committed to enhancing public welfare through strategic service delivery. ## Notice The purpose of the market research questionnaire is to engage with the market to understand capability, capacity, risks and opportunities relating providing a Housing Information and Advice Service. 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. ### Lot Information Lot 1 As per short description and attached Market Research Questionnaire ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN556923 | | 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 | 1 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 2 Dec 2026 | | 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 - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75123000 - Administrative housing services ## Release History - 1 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN556923 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN556923&idx=1 1st June 2026 - Market Research Questionnaire - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN556923 Provision of an Independent Housing Information and Advice Service - The purpose of the market research questionnaire is to engage with the market to understand capability, capacity, risks and opportunities relating providing a Housing Information and Advice Service. 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. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.inverclyde.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832773 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=832773 ## 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-r6ebe6-0000832773. 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