Summary of the contracting process

East Suffolk Council is inviting tenders for the "East Suffolk Housing Pathway" project. This procurement falls under the industry category of social services (CPV 85320000) and involves providing supported accommodation to individuals with housing and support needs in East Suffolk, who are not yet prepared to live independently. The Council aims to commission a maximum of 166 bed spaces and has outlined a contract period from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028, with potential extensions for up to two additional years. The procurement, currently in the tender stage, follows an open procedure and is designed for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Interested parties have until 8th November 2024 to submit their bids.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs specialising in social and accommodation services to expand their operations in the East of England region. With a substantial contract period and the support structure of the Housing Needs Team, businesses with expertise in housing management, social services, and administrative housing services would be well-suited to compete. The successful providers will benefit from a recurring revenue stream and the potential for contract extensions, enabling long-term business growth and stability.

Tender

East Suffolk Housing Pathway

EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

2nd October 2024 12:01:58 PM

Tender Deadline

8th November 2024 12:00:00 PM 27 days remaining
Contract Summary

Everyone deserves to have a safe place to live and call home and if they do find themselves homeless, there should be services ready to identify the right accommodation and support, to keep any stay on the streets to a minimum. East Suffolk Council is seeking to commission a maximum of 166 bed spaces in East Suffolk that will provide supported accommodation to people with identified housing and support needs but not ready to live independently. The Council can offer a 3-year +1 year +1 year contract to all successful providers and will create a team of six officers within the Housing Needs Team that will deliver this new service under the new East Suffolk Housing Pathway Additional information: The tender documentation is free to access on the following link. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/eastsuffolk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-b5fd17-b5188ea0-3504-49c9-aaa4-19f3900dd6e8

Publication Source

Contracts Finder

Procurement Stage

Tender

Procurement Method

Open

Procurement Method Details

Open Procedure (above Threshold)

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

SME

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

75123000
85320000
98341000

CPV Division(s)

75 - Administration, defence and social security services
85 - Health and social work services
98 - Other community, social and personal services
Awarding Authority

EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

Buyer Name

Iain Wilkinson

Buyer Email

iain.wilkinson@eastsuffolk.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

01394 444678

Buyer Address

Station Road, Melton

Woodbridge

IP12 1RT

United Kingdom

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East Suffolk Housing Pathway

EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

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