Planning

Floating Support Services

THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA

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Planning

22 Jul 2021 at 21:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is planning to issue a tender for Floating Support Services aimed at assisting rough sleepers in West London. This service is classified under social work and related services, with a potential annual contract value of approximately £161,000. The contract is expected to start on 1 April 2022 and will last for one year, with possible extensions for up to two additional years depending on funding. Interested providers should submit their expressions of interest by 5pm on 31 August 2021, and are encouraged to attend an information session on 15 September 2021 to learn more about the requirements and process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in social work, housing support, or community services aimed at vulnerable populations. Organisations with expertise in delivering time-limited support to individuals transitioning from homelessness or providing comprehensive assessment and care services would be particularly well-suited to compete. Given the focus on fostering independent living skills and financial management for former rough sleepers, businesses that can showcase innovative and effective support strategies will likely find this tender an attractive opportunity for growth.

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Notice Title

Floating Support Services

Notice Description

The London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is considering issuing a tender for a floating support service for Rough Sleepers on behalf of the West London Housing Partnership. The contract is for a period of 1 year with a possible extension of a further 1 year + 1 year, subject to funding. The expected start date of the contract is 1 April 2022. The estimated annual value of this contract is approx. PS161,000. The Council would like to invite expressions of interest in the potential tender to secure suitable providers who could deliver this service. The response deadline is Monday 31st August 2021, 5pm. The Council is looking for a provider to deliver a floating support service to enable former rough sleepers placed in the private and social rented sector in West London to develop sufficient independent living skills to sustain a tenancy and maintain their independence. Support will be time-limited (no longer on average than 3-4 months) housing/tenancy support to sit alongside homes that are let to: rough sleepers , those at imminent risk of sleeping rough and former rough sleepers leaving emergency accommodation in order to help them to: * Develop and maintain skills to live independently * Manage finances including access to benefits and debt advice * Maintain their tenancy and develop a home that is safe, functional, and homely * Access a range of services and community facilities to meet their needs, including health care, treatment, mental health support, advocacy, resettlement, floating support, befriending and social and leisure activities * Build on their individual strengths and assets to achieve the outcomes that matter to them and improve health and wellbeing Support hours for the service will be used flexibly based on individual needs, with an average of 2 hours per week. Providers that are interested in this opportunity are invited to register their interest and register to attend a supplier information and engagement session on Wednesday 15th September 2021 between 10 am- 12pm either via Microsoft Teams or at one of the Council's Kensington and Chelsea offices. Confirmation of the location and invitation to follow. Please confirm your attendance no later than 3 pm on 9 September 2021 to Ieuan ap Rees at the following email address ieuan.aprees@rbkc.gov.uk. Please send your questions to ieuan.aprees@rbkc.gov.uk by Monday 13 September 2021. Please note that this is not an invitation to tender.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is considering issuing a tender for a floating support service for Rough Sleepers on behalf of the West London Housing Partnership. The contract is for a period of 1 year with a possible extension of a further 1 year + 1 year, subject to funding. The expected start date of the contract is 1 April 2022. The estimated annual value of this contract is approx. PS161,000. The Council would like to invite expressions of interest in the potential tender to secure suitable providers who could deliver this service. The response deadline is Monday 31 August 2021, 5pm. Providers that are interested in this opportunity are invited to register their interest and register to attend a supplier information and engagement session on Wednesday 15 September 2021 between 10 am- 12pm either via Microsoft Teams or at one of the Council's Kensington and Chelsea offices. Confirmation of the location and invitation to follow. Please confirm your attendance no later than 3 pm on 9 September 2021 to Ieuan ap Rees at the following email address ieuan.aprees@rbkc.gov.uk. Please send your questions to ieuan.aprees@rbkc.gov.uk by Monday 13 September 2021. Please note that this is not an invitation to tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02cb82
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017428-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
21 Jul 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W8 7NX
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Campden
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

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