Tender

2020-21 Short-term Floating Support Service for Housing Demand

LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING

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Tender

02 Mar 2020 at 15:23

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Ealing is seeking a service provider for the "2020-21 Short-term Floating Support Service for Housing Demand". This tender falls under the housing services industry category and is designed to assist individuals applying for homeless support, aiming to enhance their independence within the community. The procurement is currently in the active stage, with an end date for submissions set for 11th March 2020. The estimated contract value is £74,999, and the contract period will commence on 1st April 2020 and run until 31st March 2021. The procurement method employed is a limited competitive quotation process, catering specifically for services aimed at supporting housing needs in London.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in housing support services, social inclusion, or community welfare. Businesses with expertise in developing personal safety strategies, promoting financial independence, or providing access to health services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The focus on reducing reliance on temporary accommodations indicates a need for innovative solutions that align with the authority's strategic objectives for social support in the community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2020-21 Short-term Floating Support Service for Housing Demand

Notice Description

This specification is for a floating support service which will support the London Borough of Ealing in delivering its obligations under the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017. As a result of the changes LBE is commissioning a support service for people who have applied to the authority as homeless. The service will be designed to assist individuals to develop or maintain their independence within the community, this will ensure a successful transition to accommodation. The service is for people who have been identified by housing demand for floating support. They will have been identified as requiring support to maintain their accommodation and/or their ability to live independently in the community. The principal aims of the service are to provide housing-related support to: * Increase an individual's ability to maintain a tenancy/accommodation and meet occupancy obligations; * Promote financial independence and reduce arrears/debt as needed * Maximise social inclusion and reduce social isolation; * Minimise the use of crisis/emergency accommodation services and other forms of temporary accommodation; * Assist individuals and their dependents to maintain personal safety and security; * Increase access to health services and improve health outcomes for individuals; * Referring individuals to appropriate specialist services when required. * To be enabling and reduce a culture of dependency or reliance on floating support services in a timely and positive way. Principal Activities Additional information: Please complete the attached documents. Details on how to submit your expressions of interest can be found in the invitation to quote.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b03eb417-5fbd-4202-bbb8-aaf63f1d9030
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f95d4d57-2deb-4916-a563-dfa25f00e202
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

70333000 - Housing services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£74,999 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W5 2HL
Post Town
West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI73 Ealing
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Ealing
Electoral Ward
Ealing Broadway
Westminster Constituency
Ealing Central and Acton

Further Information

Notice Documents

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