Supported living tenders and contracts in Scotland
There are 3 live supported living tenders in Scotland right now, from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder. This page covers supported living, supported accommodation, floating support and homelessness services contracts from councils, the NHS and other public buyers. Below is what buyers are asking for, so you can see whether you qualify before you spend hours bidding.
01What buyers ask for
From the 3 live supported living tenders in Scotland we have read so far.
- Minimum turnover
- Rarely stated in the notice
- Contract length
- Typically 7 years
- Suitable for SMEs
- 0 of 3 flagged by the buyer
- Frameworks & DPS
- 1 of 3
Accreditations and registrations
Insurance
- Employer's liability usually £10m (asked for in 1 of 3)
02Live supported living tenders in Scotland
- Accommodation Only Services for People Experiencing Homelessness - Private Rented Sector AccommodationGlasgow City CouncilScotland£178mCloses 25 days
- Supported Living Services Flexible Framework AgreementEast Renfrewshire CouncilScotland£29m–150mCloses 31 daysFramework
- Provision of Homeless Supported Accommodation, Outreach Tenancy Support and Housing First ServicesFalkirk CouncilScotlandNot statedCloses Not stated
03Who is buying
- Glasgow City Council 1 live tender
- East Renfrewshire Council 1 live tender
- Falkirk Council 1 live tender
04Supported living contracts: common questions
How many supported living tenders are live in Scotland?
3 right now, from 3 public buyers, with 0 closing in the next 14 days. We bring together notices from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder and refresh this page every hour.
What do buyers ask for in supported living contracts?
Few notices state a minimum turnover; it is usually set out in the tender documents. The insurance named most often is employer's liability at around £10m. The accreditation or registration named most often is Scottish Letting Agent Register. Most requirements sit in the tender documents rather than the notice, so check the pack before you bid.
Can a small business win supported living contracts?
Often, yes. 0 of the 3 live tenders in Scotland are marked by the buyer as suitable for small businesses, and 1 is a framework or dynamic purchasing system (approved supplier lists that buyers then order from). Smaller lots and lower-value contracts are usually the best place to start. Check the minimum turnover and insurance first, as those are the checks that rule most bids out.
05Expert notes: Care
Care contracts are usually let through frameworks and dynamic purchasing systems run by councils, so joining the right list matters as much as any single tender. Buyers will expect CQC registration and a good rating, safeguarding policies, and evidence you can recruit and keep staff.
From the tenderITT tender experts. New to tendering? Read how to search Find a Tender, how to register on the Central Digital Platform and our Invitation to Tender guide.