Tender

Floating Support Service

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

14 Aug 2018 at 10:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is seeking tenders for the "Floating Support Service," which aims to provide short-term support to vulnerable families and residents in Southend. This service is focused on preventing homelessness and addressing various challenges that affect housing and financial well-being. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, and submissions must be made electronically by 12 noon on Thursday, 27th September 2018. The service falls under the category of "Other community, social and personal services," and the delivery will occur in the East of England, UK. The contract period is scheduled to begin on 1st April 2019 and last until 31st March 2029, with an open procurement method enabling widespread participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), which can provide the necessary support services to individuals facing housing challenges. Companies involved in social care, housing support, or community services could find this contract particularly relevant, as it seeks providers capable of delivering a range of support interventions to individuals in need. Engaging in this procurement process may lead to long-term contracts that allow businesses to expand their operations and enhance their community impact.

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Notice Title

Floating Support Service

Notice Description

The Floating Support Service offers short term support to families and adult residents of Southend experiencing a range of problems that impact on their housing, health and/or financial well-being. The primary remit for the service is the prevention of homelessness. The service ranges from one-off information, advice, guidance, and signposting, to short term interventions up to six weeks and extended support up to six months. Challenges such as the increasing cost of privately rented housing, welfare reforms, and increasing homelessness are creating an environment where housing related support services are crucial. Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=51e5ce27-7f9c-e811-80ed-005056b64545. Please submit tender responses before 12noon on Thursday 27th September 2018.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce3603d3-3601-489f-a3b8-b4720f6b86ef
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

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
14 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Corporate Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@southend.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1702212178

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Postcode
SS2 6LR
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

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