Glasgow council seeks 1,000 temporary homes for homeless people

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 28 Oct, 07:02 · Archive

Glasgow City Council is tendering for up to 1,000 furnished temporary homes for homeless people at a cost of £177.7m over seven years.

Glasgow City Council has tendered a contract seeking private-sector partners to provide up to 1,000 furnished temporary homes for people experiencing homelessness, with contracts worth £177.7m over an initial four years, with the option to extend for a further three years.

The council will award up to four contracts, with each successful provider expected to deliver 250 properties in the first year and maintain that supply throughout the contract term. The accommodation will be used to house single people, couples and families with children who have presented as homeless, with providers required to supply fully furnished homes that meet all legal standards. A proportion of properties must also be suitable for residents with mobility, sensory or other accessibility needs.

The move aims to reduce the council's reliance on hotels. Last year, the council spent almost £68m accommodating over 2,700 people in hotels, while just under 10,000 people are already in temporary accommodation secured from housing associations. The council will act as the leaseholder, with successful bidders providing the properties and delivering a full housing management service.

How it is being reported

• Glasgow City Council to lease 1000 homes from private rented sectorGlasgow City Council is planning to lease 1000 homes from the private rented sector to cope with the homelessness crisis.Glasgow Times · 28 Oct, 06:00
• Glasgow council issues £178m contract for 1,000 homeless accommodation spotsGlasgow City Council seeks private-sector partners to provide 1,000 furnished temporary homes for homeless people, with contracts worth £177.7m over seven yearsThe Herald · 27 Oct, 20:47

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