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Housing First and Flexible Response

Reading Borough Council

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15 Jul 2022 at 10:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Reading Borough Council is seeking suppliers through an open procurement process for the "Housing First and Flexible Response" contract. This initiative, defined under the social work services category, aims to provide comprehensive support for vulnerable individuals, particularly those facing rough sleeping or housing instability. The tender period will close on 1st September 2022, with all expressions of interest required by 17:00 on 17th August 2022. The expected contract duration is 900 days, and potential suppliers can bid for one or both of the defined lots related to the services offered.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social work and related services, particularly those equipped to deliver innovative housing solutions and outreach support. Companies with experience in supporting vulnerable populations, navigating housing issues, or providing mental health and addiction services would be particularly suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement could enhance their visibility and growth within the public sector, helping them to establish or expand their services while fulfilling a crucial community need.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Housing First and Flexible Response

Notice Description

Reading Borough Council are completing an ITT exercise for the provision of Housing First and Flexible Response - Lot 1 must (i) deliver a high-fidelity Housing First model1 of support and acquire accommodation for clients and (ii) deliver Couples Move-on Support using assertive, creative, and flexible support responses.Lot 2 must deliver a Flexible Response Service to Rough Sleeping to include outreach, tenancy sustainment/rescue and navigator support using assertive, out of hours and flexible end-to-end responses that promote a lifestyle away from the streets and prevent people from returning.Suppliers that would like to take part in this process are invited to Express Interest upon which they will be given access to the full documentation delivered through this portal. Documents can be accessed from the My Tenders area of this website by selecting the View Details button for the project.Expressions of interest will only be accepted until 17/08/2022 17:00.

Lot Information

Housing First and Couples Move-On Support

Lot 1 must (i) deliver a high-fidelity Housing First model1 of support and acquire accommodation for clients and (ii) deliver Couples Move-on Support using assertive, creative, and flexible support responsesthe Service must be aimed at those who are experiencing, or have experienced:* Rough sleeping and/or being vulnerably housed; and* Multiple and complex needs that include drug/alcohol misuse, mental/physical ill-health, and offending histories; and/or* Repeated instances of rough sleeping and/or re-accessing traditional/mainstream models of supported accommodation, where move-on/progression towards independence has not been achieved or sustained

Flexible Response Service to Rough Sleeping

Lot 2 must deliver a Flexible Response Service to Rough Sleeping to include outreach, tenancy sustainment/rescue and navigator support using assertive, out of hours and flexible end-to-end responses that promote a lifestyle away from the streets and prevent people from returning.the Service must be aimed at those who are experiencing, or have experienced:* Rough sleeping and/or being vulnerably housed; and* Multiple and complex needs that include drug/alcohol misuse, mental/physical ill-health, and offending histories; and/or* Repeated instances of rough sleeping and/or re-accessing traditional/mainstream models of supported accommodation, where move-on/progression towards independence has not been achieved or sustained

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-035252
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019370-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£704,800 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Reading Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG1 2LU
Postcode Area
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ11 Berkshire
Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Further Information

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