Housing Sustainment Direct Support

North Lanarkshire Council, the buyer for this procurement, has concluded the award process for the "Housing Sustainment Direct Support" contract. This initiative focuses on providing specialised support services to homeless individuals to help them maintain tenancies and improve their overall health and well-being through meaningful activities. The procurement falls under the general public services industry category and took place in the UKM84 region.

The process followed a limited procurement method without prior publication, aligning with health and social related services guidelines as per the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014. The contract, awarded to Simon Community Scotland, was signed on 28th July 2025 and became active thereafter, valued at £150,000. This tender provides business growth opportunities particularly for SMEs and social enterprises specialising in social care and support services.

It supports organisations looking to enhance their service delivery to vulnerable populations, particularly in the public sector. Businesses with expertise in tenancy sustainment, mental health support, and community welfare activities would be well-positioned to compete in similar future opportunities, illustrating their capability to deliver impactful social support services aligned with local authority requirements.