Provision of Homeless Supported Accommodation, Outreach Tenancy Support and Housing First Services

Notice summary

The Framework Agreement will commence on 1st April 2027 and will run for an initial 12-month period, with the option to extend for up to three further one-year periods (1+1+1 years) at the Council’s discretion. Tenderers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. SPD 4C6. The Manager who is responsible for the day to day running of the Service will hold the Registered Managers Award or equivalent and maintain appropriate professional Registration in accordance with CI requirements and be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=845301. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. The Contracting Authority does not intend to include a sub-contract clause as part of community benefits (as per Section 25 of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014) in this contract for the following reason: No Subcontracting is permissible without the written agreement of Falkirk Council. Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: Please see Apendix-5 within the tender documentation. (SC Ref:845301) Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=845301

Opportunity overview

Provision of housing support services to assist individuals and households experiencing homelessness, housing instability or requiring support to sustain accommodation. The service will contribute to homelessness prevention, tenancy sustainment, independent living and improved wellbeing outcomes. The requirement is expected to include: - Housing First support services for individuals with multiple and complex needs. - Outreach tenancy support services for people residing within the Falkirk Council area. - Supported accommodation services, including accommodation management and support provision for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.

Lot 1 — Supported Accommodation — Young Persons

Interim accommodation-based housing support with move-on outreach for young people aged 16-26, with priority given to those aged 16-21. The service supports young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness to build the skills, resilience and independence required to sustain housing and progress towards settled accommodation. Support is estimated at 170 hours per week over 17 rooms in accommodation unit provided by Falkirk Council. Additional information: Please see the tender documents for more information.

Estimated lot value including VAT: £1.8m

Lot 2 — Supported Accommodation — Single People, Couples and Families

Interim accommodation-based housing support with move on outreach for people aged 16 and over. The service supports single people, couples and families who are homeless to build the skills to sustain housing and progress towards independent living. Support is estimated at 200 hours per week across 20 tenancies/rooms in an accommodation unit provided by Falkirk Council. Additional information: Please see the tender documents for more information.

Estimated lot value including VAT: £2.0m

Lot 3 — Tenancy Support

A community-based tenancy support service for Service Users who are at risk of homelessness or who have recently experienced homelessness. The service will provide task-based support to prevent homelessness, sustain accommodation and promote independent living. Support will primarily be delivered on a short-term basis with a focus on achieving sustainable housing outcomes. Additional information: Please see the tender documents for more information.

Estimated lot value including VAT: £1.7m

Lot 4 — Housing First Services

A Housing First service for adults who have experienced recurrent homelessness. The service will be delivered in accordance with Housing First principles, providing flexible, intensive person-centred and long-term support to individuals with multiple and complex needs, using a multi-agency approach to promote tenancy sustainment, health and wellbeing, and community integration. Additional information: Please see the tender documents for more information.

Estimated lot value including VAT: £589k

Contracting authority

Falkirk Council The Foundry, 4 Central Park, Central Boulevard, Falkirk, FK5 4RU, UKM76, United Kingdom Email: cpu@falkirk.gov.uk Website: http://www.falkirk.gov.uk

Procurement timetable and procedure

Procedure: Open procedure

Legal basis: 32014L0024

Submission deadline: 9 November 2026 at 11:00 am

Submission language: EN

CPV Classification

85300000 — Social work and related services; 85310000 — Social work services; 85311000 — Social work services with accommodation; 85312000 — Social work services without accommodation

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