Planning

Southampton Low Threshold Bed Service

SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

28 Feb 2019 at 14:34

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Southampton City Council is currently in the planning stage of procuring a service titled "Southampton Low Threshold Bed Service," aimed at providing accommodation for rough sleepers in Southampton. This initiative falls under the health and social work services category, with a document engagement deadline set for 15th March 2019. The Council is looking for a provider who can secure premises to offer sleeping facilities for 15 to 20 individuals for a minimum of 12 months. All relevant details, including a request for information and service specifications, are published on Contracts Finder.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Providers with experience in social care, housing services, or community support are well-suited to compete for this contract. By taking part in this tender, businesses can contribute to addressing homelessness in Southampton while expanding their service offerings and securing long-term engagements with the city council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Southampton Low Threshold Bed Service

Notice Description

The Council is seeking a provider to set up and offer a low threshold bed service that supports our ambition to reduce the number of rough sleepers in Southampton. To deliver this service the provider will be able to secure or utilise a premise for a minimum 12 month period at which sleeping facilities will be available for between 15 - 20 for people who are currently sleeping rough. The aim is for all single adults sleeping rough to be able to access, at a minimum, one of the LTBs and support. The Service will provide sleeping facilities for between 15 - 20 single adults. Additional information: The attached request for information includes a service specification and some questions relating to this type of service. Interested parties are requested to complete this document and return it to the email address provided. All information submitted will be treated confidentially. Your co-operation is appreciated.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9f71722d-3f21-40a2-80e4-46278f36b00f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e5702e7-dbbb-4471-b3e1-d255ee7da15e
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

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Mar 2019Expired
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
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 7FP
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Further Information

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