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Single Person and Childless Couples Homeless Prevention Support Service

WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL

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15 Feb 2023 at 10:52

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Worcester City Council has awarded the contract for the "Single Person and Childless Couples Homeless Prevention Support Service" to Caring for Communities and People. The procurement process involved inviting tenders for the delivery of homelessness prevention services for single people and childless couples in Worcestershire. The contract duration is for a maximum of 5 years, starting from 1st April 2023, with potential for a 2-year extension.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses experienced in providing housing support and homelessness prevention services to compete. The service requirements include providing housing support, managing emergency accommodation, and supporting rough sleepers. Businesses with a proven track record in delivering similar services for local authorities would be well-suited to fulfil the requirements of this contract and contribute to improving the lives of vulnerable individuals in Worcester.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Single Person and Childless Couples Homeless Prevention Support Service

Notice Description

We are inviting Tenders from Potential Providers for the delivery of homelessness prevention focused support for single people and childless couples across Worcestershire. This Service is being jointly commissioned by Local Authorities across Worcestershire: Worcester City Council, Bromsgrove District Council, Malvern Hills District Council, Redditch Borough Council, Wyre Forest District Council, Wychavon District Council and Worcestershire County Council. The contract requires the delivery of the following service elements * Providing housing support to single homeless and childless couples to prevent homelessness with a focus on early prevention. * Managing the delivery of emergency accommodation and providing support for rough sleepers during periods of severe weather The successful provider will deliver a service that supports people to live a richer and more fulfilled life, including but not limited to having the skills and confidence to maintain a tenancy, access to education and training, and improved physical and mental wellbeing. The Councils wish to secure one provider to deliver these services. The service being commissioned will be for a maximum of 5 years with funding agreed for an initial 3 year period and the option of extending for up to two additional years. Funding is dependent on future funding settlements and successful service delivery. The successful Provider must have previous experience of delivering similar work for other local authorities and must be able to commence the service on 1st April 2023. Full details and requirements are outlined in the procurement documents

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/846b9f6d-e9a7-41f9-88a4-acad4eeeb79f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75123000 - Administrative housing services

75310000 - Benefit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£904,500 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR1 2EY
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Cathedral
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARING FOR COMMUNITIES AND PEOPLE

Further Information

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