Planning

BSH/HLN/Singles and Childless Couples Flexible Level Supported Housing Framework

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

30 Jun 2023 at 14:01

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bristol City Council has initiated a planning stage tender for the BSH/HLN/Singles and Childless Couples Flexible Level Supported Housing Framework. The framework aims to address the housing needs of homeless individuals and childless couples in Bristol through innovative housing solutions. The engagement end date for this tender is July 18, 2023. The procurement presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations to provide supported housing services within the social and personal services industry category in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender by Bristol City Council provides a chance for businesses to contribute to the supported housing framework for homeless individuals and childless couples, catering to the rising demand for supported housing services in Bristol. SMEs and VCSE organisations well-versed in social work and related services are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The flexible level supported housing framework focuses on delivering tailored housing options to individuals in need, ensuring a positive transition to sustainable accommodation and addressing the shortage of social rented housing in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BSH/HLN/Singles and Childless Couples Flexible Level Supported Housing Framework

Notice Description

Dear Registered Provider Bristol City Council is delighted to announce the launch of a new flexible level supported housing framework for homeless individuals and childless couples. The city has witnessed a significant rise in homelessness, largely attributed to a combination of factors such as the Covid19 pandemic, escalating cost of living, welfare benefit reform, and the scarcity of affordable housing options. Presently, the council does not have a dedicated supported housing service for childless singles and couples, leaving them with non-supported Temporary Accommodation provided by private landlords. This innovative framework aims to provide multiple service providers with the means to offer supported alternatives to procured Temporary Accommodation. As of June 2023, approximately 380 childless singles and couples occupy non-supported Temporary Accommodation and present with a variety of support needs. This initiative will cater to singles and couples without dependent children, to whom the council owes Part 7 of the Housing Act 1996. Given the chronic shortage of available social rented accommodation, this framework empowers Registered Providers, charities, and not-for-profit organisations to contribute new housing options to Bristol through direct lease or acquisition and renovation, to address this housing need. The framework will operate alongside and complement the existing supported housing homelessness pathways, ensuring suitable accommodation for clients requiring housing with support. This Temporary Social Housing model, which is exempt from the Rent Standards formula rent empowers local authorities to adapt their supply of supported housing for homeless individuals around a core offering of supported accommodation. By commissioning new services under this model, Bristol City Council can quickly and effectively respond to the growing demand for housing-related homelessness services. We seek to deliver flexible level support with housing, tailored to individual needs. It maximises the potential for successful transition to permanent, sustainable accommodation, ensuring a positive outcome for the individuals involved. We are holding a Teams event to publicise the Framework in advance of a procurement exercise, where we will be able to provide further details around the service specification. There will also be an opportunity to discuss our Supported Families Accommodation Framework which has recently been amended to allow a lease or acquisition based model. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/supported-housing-framework-for-homeless-individuals-and-childless-couples-tickets-669349942697?aff=oddtdtcreator Best wishes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82af7c23-fb5b-451a-8930-27d57c384010
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,700,933 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Jul 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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