Tender

Single Person and Childless Couples Homeless Prevention Support Service

WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

19 Jul 2019 at 14:03

Tender Notice
Tender

25 Jun 2019 at 12:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Worcester City Council is currently conducting a tender for the "Single Person and Childless Couples Homeless Prevention Support Service," aimed at providing homelessness prevention support across Worcestershire. The tender period is active, with the submission deadline set for 24th July 2019. The contract will commence on 1st October 2019 and is expected to last for two years, with the possibility of a one-year extension. This procurement process follows an open method and is classified under "Other community, social and personal services," with potential service delivery across the West Midlands region.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for service providers with experience in delivering homelessness prevention services, especially those that cater to single individuals and childless couples. Businesses that specialise in social services, counselling, and support mechanisms for at-risk populations are encouraged to participate. The initiative offers a pathway for growth by enabling service providers to engage in meaningful work that enhances the lives of vulnerable individuals, while also establishing fruitful partnerships with local authorities and councils across the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Single Person and Childless Couples Homeless Prevention Support Service

Notice Description

Worcester City Council is inviting Tenders from Potential Providers for the delivery of homelessness prevention focused support for single people and childless couples across Worcestershire. Worcester City Council will manage the grant on behalf of Bromsgrove District Council, Malvern Hills District Council, Redditch Borough Council, Wychavon District Council, Wyre Forest District Council and Worcestershire County Council. The Service will be for single people and childless couples across Worcestershire who are at risk of homelessness. It is expected that the service will be prevention focused. 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, improved physical and mental wellbeing and ultimately employment. Our vision includes the delivery of the following services * Single Point of Access for all individuals at risk of homelessness * Providing support to those who access No Second Night Out * Homeless Prevention Support - The service will ensure a trauma informed approach is used * 5 Emergency Shelters under the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol The Council wishes to secure one provider to deliver these services. The service being commissioned will be for a period of 2 years with an option of extending 1 further year. Funding is dependent on future funding settlements and successful service delivery. The successful Contractor must have previous experience of delivering similar work for other local authorities and must be able to commence the service on 1st October 2019. Full details and requirements are outlined in the procurement documents. Additional information: The Council are using the e-procurement portal known as the Proactis Pro-Contract portal https://procontract.due-north.com to conduct this procurement exercise. To gain access to the procurement documents, contractors will need to register their company details at the above website. Once registered, contractors will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the procurement documents. Contractors will need to search for the invitation under Worcester City Council and then electronically submit an expression of interest and follow the online instructions to view 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/538f196c-90e2-46f9-99f0-43420e2970ec
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

75310000 - Benefit services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2019 - 30 Sep 2022 3-4 years
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
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
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Cathedral
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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