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WAYfinder’s fundamental aim is to support people who are at risk of homelessness, or who are homeless, or who have experienced homelessness - to achieve settled, sustainable and secure housing. WAYfinder will support people face to face, on the street, in their accommodation or their community
This Service has been designed as part of 'All in For Glasgow'. The 'All in For Glasgow' design team is made up of people with experience of homelessness, third and independent sector service providers, and Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership.
The WAYfinder name was suggested following an 'All in for Glasgow' event. A participant with lived experience observed that a support service’s main aim should be understanding the person they are supporting, and to do so should simply ask ‘Who Are You (WAY)?’
The General WAYfinder Provision will:
This contract is being tendered under the Light Touch Regime Schedule 3 to the Public (Contract) Scotland Regulations 2015.
The contract length will be 4 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years.
The service will have 6 lots, lots 1-4 will be single supplier awarded block contracts. Lot 5 will be cost and volume. In Lot 6 bidders were invited to join a Lot of approved WAYfinder suppliers. This lot will be used for any additional funding or new requirements that cannot be met through a modification of Lots 1-5.
| Supplier | Identifier | Award Value | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Action for Children | Charity Commission: 1097940 Companies House: 04764232 | ~£9,000,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot WAYfinder Approved Providers | - |
| Aspire Housing & Personal Development Services Ltd | SC231773 | ~£9,000,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot WAYfinder Approved Providers | - |
| Blue Triangle (Glasgow) Housing Association Limited | SP1835RS | ~£9,000,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot WAYfinder Approved Providers | - |
| Carr Gomm | OSCR: SC033491 Companies House: SC236436 | ~£9,000,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot WAYfinder Approved Providers | - |
| CrossReach | - | ~£9,000,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot WAYfinder Approved Providers | - |
| Includem | OSCR: SC030233 | ~£9,000,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot WAYfinder Approved Providers | - |
| Right There | OSCR: SC017093 Companies House: SC394447 | ~£9,000,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot WAYfinder Approved Providers | - |
| Salvation Army Trustee Company(The) | 00259322 | ~£37,200,000 estimated from lot values | 3 lots WAYfinder South · WAYfinder Housing First – NE, NW and South · WAYfinder Approved Providers | - |
| Scottish Action for Mental Health | OSCR: SC008897 Companies House: SC082340 | ~£9,000,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot WAYfinder Approved Providers | - |
| Simon Community Scotland | SC137419 | ~£17,400,000 estimated from lot values | 2 lots WAYfinder Central Services · WAYfinder Approved Providers | - |
| The Mungo Foundation | SC256488 | ~£9,000,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot WAYfinder Approved Providers | - |
| Turning Point Scotland | Charity Commission: 234887 Companies House: SC194639 | ~£31,200,000 estimated from lot values | 3 lots WAYfinder North West · WAYfinder Housing First – NE, NW and South · WAYfinder Approved Providers | - |
| Wheatley Care | OSCR: SC034584 Companies House: SC252526 | ~£35,400,000 estimated from lot values | 3 lots WAYfinder North East · WAYfinder Housing First – NE, NW and South · WAYfinder Approved Providers | - |
This procurement was divided into 6 lots, each awarded separately. 31 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Bids Received | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 2 WAYfinder North East 2,160 days (≈5.9 yrs) | £16,200,000 £16,079,676 initial term | 2 | Wheatley Care | active |
| Lot 4 WAYfinder South 2,160 days (≈5.9 yrs) | £18,000,000 £15,759,180 initial term | 3 | Salvation Army Trustee Company(The) | active |
| Lot 6 WAYfinder Approved Providers | £9,000,000 | 15 | Action for Children Aspire Housing & Personal Development Services Ltd Carr Gomm Includem Right There Simon Community Scotland Salvation Army Trustee Company(The) The Mungo Foundation Turning Point Scotland Wheatley Care Blue Triangle (Glasgow) Housing Association Limited Scottish Action for Mental Health CrossReach | active |
| Lot 3 WAYfinder North West 2,160 days (≈5.9 yrs) | £12,000,000 £11,900,004 initial term | 4 | Turning Point Scotland | active |
| Lot 5 WAYfinder Housing First – NE, NW and South 2,160 days (≈5.9 yrs) | £10,200,000 £9,387,750 initial term | 6 | Salvation Army Trustee Company(The) Turning Point Scotland Wheatley Care | active |
| Lot 1 WAYfinder Central Services 2,160 days (≈5.9 yrs) | £8,400,000 £8,316,636 initial term | 1 single bid — no competition | Simon Community Scotland | active |
Government spending data: These suppliers have received £55,847,932 in 534 payments (over £25k) from Scottish Government, Department for Education, Welsh Government, Ministry of Justice, Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust and 6 more public bodies (2010-04-06 to 2026-02-27).