Provision of Homeless Supported Accommodation, Outreach Tenancy Support and Housing First Services
Falkirk CouncilEstimated Value
Up to £6,600,000
Deadline
Not specified
Published
24 August 2026
Type
services
Overview
This Prior Information Notice relates to a Provider Information Event only in relation to a Falkirk Council Framework Agreement for the Provision of Homeless Supported Accommodation, Outreach Tenancy Support and Housing First Services. Please see Section VI below for additional information.
Interim accommodation-based housing support with move-on outreach for young people aged 16-35, 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. Interim accommodation-based housing support with move on outreach for people aged 16 and over.
Additional details
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.
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. 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.
AI Analysis
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Falkirk Council is setting up a framework to contract providers to deliver homeless support services, including interim accommodation for young people and adults, community tenancy support, and a Housing First programme.
Requirements
- No specific requirements listed in the notice — check the full tender documents.
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Provide interim accommodation-based support for young people (16‑35, priority 16‑21) delivering 170 hours per week across 17 council‑owned rooms
- Provide interim accommodation‑based support for people 16 and over (single, couples, families) delivering 200 hours per week across 20 council‑owned tenancies
- Deliver a community‑based tenancy support service that offers short‑term, task‑based assistance to prevent homelessness and sustain accommodation
- Run a Housing First service for adults with recurrent homelessness, offering flexible, intensive, person‑centred, long‑term support using a multi‑agency approach
How to Read This Tender
- 1The document is a Prior Information Notice – it signals an upcoming tender but does not contain the full contract terms; you will need to attend the Provider Information Event or download the full tender pack for details
- 2Section VI (mentioned in the notice) usually contains the scope, evaluation criteria and key dates – read it carefully to understand the timeline and what the council expects
- 3Pay attention to the stated hours per week and the number of rooms/tenancies – these give a clear indication of the scale of service you must be able to deliver
- 4Note the different user groups (young people, families, adults with complex needs) and the distinct service models (interim accommodation, community support, Housing First) – you may need separate teams or partners for each
- 5Check for any mandatory certifications (e.g., Care Inspectorate registration, DBS checks, insurance) that are often required even if not listed here; they will appear in the full specifications
Tips for Small Businesses
- Consider forming a consortium with another local provider to meet the total room and staffing requirements while sharing costs
- Highlight your social value – e.g., using local staff, linking clients to employment or training – as many councils award extra points to SMEs for community impact
- If you lack capacity for all four service streams, propose to deliver one or two and subcontract the rest, making sure subcontractors also meet the council’s standards
Likely incumbents
Suppliers who won similar work from this buyer in the last 5 years.
- 1
Carr Gomm
1 contract wonlatest 4 Aug 2026 - 2
The Action Group
1 contract wonlatest 4 Aug 2026 - 3
Ailsa Care Services Ltd.
1 contract wonlatest 4 Aug 2026 - 4
Homecare Scotland
1 contract wonlatest 4 Aug 2026
Carr Gomm is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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Falkirk CouncilKey Dates
Published
24 August 2026
Submission deadline
Not specified
Notice type
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