Planning

SOL - Housing First Market Engamenent

SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

17 Oct 2018 at 11:45

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "SOL - Housing First Market Engagement" is being conducted by Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, located in Solihull, West Midlands, England. This initiative is currently in the planning stage and aims to support the local delivery of the West Midlands Combined Authority Housing First pilot. The engagement period ends on 22nd October 2018, with a key discussion day set for 24th and 25th October 2018. The contract is scheduled to commence on 7th January 2019 and will run until 31st March 2023, focusing on providing Housing First support to individuals at risk of homelessness.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social work and related services, particularly those with capabilities to deliver the Housing First model. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) would be well-suited to compete, particularly those with a history in supporting vulnerable populations and navigating the complexities of homelessness solutions. Engaging with the council represents not just a chance to win the contract, but also to contribute to a vital social cause, enhancing reputation and potential for future contracts in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SOL - Housing First Market Engamenent

Notice Description

Solihull council is procuring for the local delivery of the West Midlands Combined Authority Housing First pilot as part of the government manifesto commitment to halve rough sleeping by 2022 and eliminate it altogether by 2027. The new contract will start from the 7th January 2019. It will require Housing First support to be provided to 30 individuals in Solihull between the contract commencement and 31.03.21, with support continuing for these individuals up to 31.03.23. Housing First is a new approach to ending homelessness for those with multiple and complex needs. It centres on quickly moving people who are rough sleeping/ at risk of rough sleeping into permanent housing and then providing additional support and services in order to sustain the tenancy and prevent homelessness re-occurring. The accommodation is not conditional upon the customer accepting offers of support or proving themselves to be 'housing-ready' and the support is intensive and flexible to respond to the needs of individual customers. The successful provider will be required to deliver Housing First in accordance with the nationally recognised 7 key principles. In view of developing the specification for the service, organisations that have expressed an interest and have the capacity and track record to deliver such a service are invited to individual discussions with the Council's Housing Strategy Officer on Wednesday 24th October 2018 or Thursday 25th October 2018. Please complete the attached expression of interest & booking form to book yourself a slot. If you are able to attend, please complete the form below and return it via Solihull MBC e-tendering system via www.csw-jets.com before Monday 22nd October 2018.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aa812b63-31e1-4699-8f96-c36e3e875390
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d9dff63-1462-4a95-9868-d7e84c82af18
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

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Oct 2018Expired
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
SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOLIHULL
Postcode
B91 3QB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG32 Solihull
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
St Alphege
Westminster Constituency
Solihull West and Shirley

Further Information

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