CE-26-21 - Delivery of a Homelessness Prevention, Advice & Advocacy Service

Concepts

• housing services
• housing advice service
• advice & advocacy service
• ayr
• delivery of a homelessness prevention
• responsive specialist housing advice
• principal objectives of this homelessness prevention
• national homelessness prevention policy
• advice
• deliver homelessness

Location

Description

The principal objectives of this Homelessness Prevention, Advice and Advocacy contract are to: - Deliver housing related advice, assistance and information to customers across all tenures that will assist in the prevention of homelessness. - Maximise levels of tenancy sustainment in South Ayrshire through the provision of pro-active and responsive specialist housing advice and information across all tenures. - Contribute to tackling poverty and inequality across the local authority area. - Provide a Housing Advice Service in selected prisons to support homelessness prevention. - Deliver homelessness and housing education across local secondary schools as a type of universal homelessness prevention. - Promote the citizenship of the people who access the service. - Promote digital inclusion and participation by developing digital skills and confidence. - Work in partnership with South Ayrshire Council to develop new approaches to Homelessness Prevention and remain up-to-date with developments in National Homelessness Prevention Policy.

Total Quantity or Scope

- Deliver housing related advice, assistance and information to customers across all tenures that will assist in the prevention of homelessness. - Maximise levels of tenancy sustainment in South Ayrshire through the provision of pro-active and responsive specialist housing advice and information across all tenures. - Contribute to tackling poverty and inequality across the local authority area. - Provide a Housing Advice Service in selected prisons to support homelessness prevention. - Deliver homelessness and housing education across local secondary schools as a type of universal homelessness prevention. - Promote the citizenship of the people who access the service. - Promote digital inclusion and participation by developing digital skills and confidence. - Work in partnership with South Ayrshire Council to develop new approaches to Homelessness Prevention and remain up-to-date with developments in National Homelessness Prevention Policy.

Renewal Options

2 years (+1)(+1)

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 70333000 - Housing services
• 75123000 - Administrative housing services
• 85300000 - Social work and related services
• 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
• 85000000 - Health and social work services
• 70331000 - Residential property services
• 70200000 - Renting or leasing services of own property

Indicators

• This is a recurring contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Financial restrictions apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Staff qualifications are relevant.
• Technical restrictions apply.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** See PCS Tender documents The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 18393. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361 A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: This procurement will include a Community Benefit requirement. It has become clear that there is scope within the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 which applies to public contracts, to use contracts to deliver wider social benefits such as: - Targeted recruitment and training (providing employment and training opportunities/Apprenticeships) - SME and social enterprise development - Community engagement As part of your tender response, Tenderers are requested to provide an outline of all community benefits they can offer for this contract. (SC Ref:650325)