Open competition
Open procedure: the contract was advertised and any supplier could submit a bid.
Key facts
- Buyer
- Dumfries and Galloway Council · Regional or local authority
- Value
- £1,282,050
- Procedure
- Open procedure
- Sector
- Health & social care · Social work and related services (CPV 85300000)
- Region
- Scotland
- Official notice
- 035757-2026 on Find a Tender
- Timeline
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- Contract date12 Jan 2026
- Published20 Apr 2026Published 98 days after the contract date
Description
The support model will be relationship based, unconditional and 'portable' and crucially, person-led not system led to deliver what people need. The support service will use a trauma informed approach and caseworkers will need to work with a small number of people who access the service to provide a proactive support service based on individual needs. The recommended ratio of support worker to person using the service is 1:7. The awarded provider will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Housing First Service and must work cooperatively and collaboratively with the housing providers, Housing Options and Homeless Service and other key partners to provide a holistic service to those accessing support. The service must adhere to the seven key principles of Housing First: - People have the right to a home; - Flexible support is provided for as long as an individual needs it; - Housing and support are separated; - Individuals have a choice and control; - An active engagement…
About the supplier
Turning Point Scotland Services Ltd: every public contract they have won.