Social and other specific services – public contracts
Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Falkirk Council
The Foundry, 4 Central Park, Central Boulevard
Falkirk
FK5 4RU
UK
Telephone: +44 1324506566
E-mail: cpu@falkirk.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM76
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.falkirk.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00184
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Provision of Homeless Supported Accommodation, Outreach Tenancy Support and Housing First Services
Reference number: TCC/001/27
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85300000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
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.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
6 122 802.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Supported Accommodation — Young Persons
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85310000
85311000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM76
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
1 817 033.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Please see the tender documents for more information.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Supported Accommodation — Single People, Couples and Families
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85310000
85311000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM76
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
1 981 236.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Please see the tender documents for more information.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Tenancy Support
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85310000
85311000
85312000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM76
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
1 735 498.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Please see the tender documents for more information.
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Housing First Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85310000
85311000
85312000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM76
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
589 035.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Please see the tender documents for more information.
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.4) Objective rules and criteria for participation
SPD 4A2A. It is a requirement of this contract that bidders hold a registration with the Care Inspectorate (CI) for Housing Support.
SPD 4D1. Bidders must have a CI Grading of 4 or above across all areas.
SPD 4B5b and 4B5c. Bidders must hold the following insurance cover as a minimum:
Lot 1-4: Employer's (Compulsory) Liability Insurance = 10M GBP
Lot 1 and Lot 2: Public Liability Insurance = 5M GBP
Lot 3 and Lot 4: Public Liability Insurance = 2M GBP
Lot 1 and lot 2: Property Owners Liability Insurance = 5M GBP
SPD 4B6, where the credit score is less than 30/100 the bidder may be excluded from the tender process unless satisfactory information is provided that gives assurances regarding financial risk in appointing the bidder to the Framework.
SPD 4C6. Please see VI.3 section for additional information.
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.1) Information about a particular profession
Participation is reserved to a particular profession: Yes
Reference to the relevant law, regulation or administrative provision:
Participation is reserved to a particular profession: Yes
Reference to the relevant law, regulation or administrative provision:
Registration with the Care Inspectorate and Scottish Social Services Council in accordance with Regulation of Care (Scotland) Act 2001 as amended.
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
Please refer to Schedule 3 — Specification for each Lot where contract performance conditions are listed.
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.10) Identification of the national rules applicable to the procedure:
Information about national procedures is available at: (URL)
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2015/446/part/2/chapter/3/crossheading/social-and-other-specific-services
IV.1.11) Main features of the award procedure:
The scope of services to be provided under this Framework falls within the definition of social and other specific services in Schedule 3 to the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations") and therefore the procurement process shall be subject to the requirements of section 7 of the Regulations.
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2026/S 000-080531
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
09/11/2026
Local time: 11:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
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
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Falkirk Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Sheriff Court House Main Street Camelon
Falkirk
FK1 4AR
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
13/10/2026