Floating Housing Support and Supported Accommodation Services

The procurement process for the "Floating Housing Support and Supported Accommodation Services" in North Lanarkshire has recently reached its award stage. North Lanarkshire Council, acting as the buyer, orchestrated this tender under an open procedure, specifically targeting social and other specific services as outlined by Regulation 74. With the procurement category classified under services, the contracts were offered in two lots focusing on Supported Accommodation and Floating Housing Support.

The awarded contracts were formalised on 20th May 2025, and will commence on 1st August 2025, spanning a duration of 18 months with a potential extension of 14 months. The main CPV code applicable is 85311000, and both projects are set within the region of UKM84, North Lanarkshire. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in housing support and accommodation services.

Companies with expertise in delivering supported accommodation and housing solutions will be well-suited to compete, especially those that can fulfil the statutory obligations of local authorities. North Lanarkshire Council has secured Simon Community Scotland and Blue Triangle as suppliers, demonstrating potential openings for other small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to engage in related service provisions. The procurement method and criteria ensure that businesses capable of providing comprehensive service delivery, with a strong focus on quality and price, are well-positioned to benefit from participating in such structured public tenders.