CT2907 Re-Opening of: CT0627 Category 2a - Temporary Accommodation & Associated Services Flexible Purchasing System Jan 2026

This category is designed to provide accommodation with access to residential support. The level of support required may vary per sub-category. Sub-Categories will be used to further detail the accommodation and support requirements for each method of delivery. Temporary Accommodation which the Council has an immediate need for (please see individual specifications for more information); - Supported Lodgings - Shared House inclusive of Support Accommodation with Residential Support will be appropriate for the general homeless population, however some requirements may also require highly specialised support, for specific groups of service users such as; - age specific - sex specific - substance misuse - domestic abuse experienced - providers may stipulate if offering a specialised service, which will only be agreed by the Council if required. There may be further sub-categories added in future, this will be clearly communicated and operated in line with the Council's requirements and preferred forms of accommodation. Additional information: Please see Bidder Guidance Document for more information on the operation of the Purchasing System and how to apply.

The Council has a statutory duty - under Part II of the Housing (Scotland) Act 1987 - Homelessness Provisions - to provide temporary accommodation to households that are homeless. This contract will provide a Supported Lodgings model of accommodation, which can accommodate up to five people from different households. This will include support staff if they are residing in the property. Additional information: Please see the Specification document for full details on the requirement as well as the Instructions to Tenderers document for detail on the tender process.

Where possible, preferred temporary accommodation is self contained for each household or if in shared accommodation has access to facilities such as laundry and kitchen. If there is not enough accommodation to meet demand in Category 1 or Category 2, the Council will seek to procure emergency accommodation. This would be suitable for B+Bs, Guest Houses and Hotels who are able to make a number of rooms or their whole property available for a period of time or on an ad hoc basis as agreed with the Council. Due to the nature of this requirement, providers must have a property identified in order to apply for this Category. Additional information: Please see Bidder Guidance Document for more information on the operation of the Purchasing System and how to apply.

This will encompass a range of support services to those currently residing in Temporary Accommodation or threatened by homelessness. The requirement is mainly for support and advice services however may include elements of accommodation. Future opportunities may include but are not limited to: - Homelessness Prevention - Visiting Housing Support - Advice and Information - Support and Advocacy Support will be appropriate for the general homeless population, however some future requirements may also require highly specialised support for specific groups of service users, such as: - Domestic Abuse experienced residents - Adults - Children - substance misuse - those of BAME backgrounds Additional information: Please see Bidder Guidance Document for more information on the operation of the Purchasing System and how to apply.