Award

GR/HLN/Housing First Support Service

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Aug 2024 at 14:45

Tender

04 Apr 2024 at 14:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "GR/HLN/Housing First Support Service" initiated by Bristol City Council relates to the social work and related services industry category. This tender falls under the services procurement category and is set to address homelessness issues within the Bristol area (region UKK11). The procurement stage is at award, with the contract already signed on 31st July 2024. The service, funded through the Single Homelessness Accommodation Programme (SHAP) 2024-28 from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities (DLUHC), is scheduled to commence on 1st September 2024 and will run until 31st March 2028, with an option for a two-year extension pending further funding. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with the Addiction Recovery Agency (ARA) being awarded the contract valued at £675,001.

The "Housing First Support Service" presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in social work and housing services, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive support to individuals transitioning from homelessness to stable housing. Businesses specialising in pre-tenancy support, tenancy management, and resettlement services are well-suited to compete for this contract. Furthermore, companies focusing on multi-agency collaboration and offering tailored support to clients would benefit from participating. The commitment to ongoing support, quality adherence, and effective resource linkage provides a structured platform for businesses looking to strengthen their foothold in the social services sector while contributing to community welfare initiatives.

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Notice Title

GR/HLN/Housing First Support Service

Notice Description

The SHAP Housing First Support Service is funded from the Single Homelessness Accommodation Programme (SHAP) 2024-28 from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities (DLUHC). Capital funding has also been awarded for 15 properties to be acquired by Bristol City Council (BCC) for use as a Housing First scheme for clients of the service. The Housing First Support Service will begin on 1st September 2024 and be funded until 31st March 2028. The contract includes the option for the Council to extend by 24 months, pending confirmation of funding continuation The value contained in this award notice reflects just the initial term until 31st March 2028, the contract will only be extended should funding for this project continue, it is anticipated that a 2 year extension would be in the region of PS504,537, this will be confirmed should the extensions be taken. The Housing First Support Service will: 1. Plan and oversee a nominations process for 15 Housing First clients based on a panel of key representatives of the homelessness sector in Bristol 2. Provide at least six weeks pre-tenancy and resettlement support to ensure successful transitions into the 15 properties 3. Provide ongoing support for clients once in properties for the duration of the funding, adhering to the principles of Housing First and the 'quality' section of this specification to enable clients to maintain their tenancies 4. Work with clients to link with key specialist services and lead multi-agency meetings and planning according to My Team Around Me principles as described in the 'ways of working' section 5. Support clients who exit tenancies to work towards gaining new Housing First tenancies. In the case that tenancies are backfilled, the caseload may increase beyond the original 15 clients 6. Make decisions on clients leaving the scheme, for example if other accommodation types are decided to be more appropriate, for example if it becomes clear that a client needs an onsite staff presence after all. In these cases the service will seek new nominations and maintain a caseload of at least 15 clients 7. Work with BCC Housing Options colleagues around tenancy management.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The SHAP Housing First Support Service is funded from the Single Homelessness Accommodation Programme (SHAP) 2024-28 from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities (DLUHC). Capital funding has also been awarded for 15 properties to be acquired by Bristol City Council (BCC) for use as a Housing First scheme for clients of the service. The Housing First Support Service will begin on 1st September 2024 and be funded until 31st March 2028. The contract includes the option for the Council to extend by 24 months, pending confirmation of funding continuation The value contained in this award notice reflects just the initial term until 31st March 2028, the contract will only be extended should funding for this project continue, it is anticipated that a 2 year extension would be in the region of PS504,537, this will be confirmed should the extensions be taken. The Housing First Support Service will: 1. Plan and oversee a nominations process for 15 Housing First clients based on a panel of key representatives of the homelessness sector in Bristol 2. Provide at least six weeks pre-tenancy and resettlement support to ensure successful transitions into the 15 properties 3. Provide ongoing support for clients once in properties for the duration of the funding, adhering to the principles of Housing First and the 'quality' section of this specification to enable clients to maintain their tenancies 4. Work with clients to link with key specialist services and lead multi-agency meetings and planning according to My Team Around Me principles as described in the 'ways of working' section 5. Support clients who exit tenancies to work towards gaining new Housing First tenancies. In the case that tenancies are backfilled, the caseload may increase beyond the original 15 clients 6. Make decisions on clients leaving the scheme, for example if other accommodation types are decided to be more appropriate, for example if it becomes clear that a client needs an onsite staff presence after all. In these cases the service will seek new nominations and maintain a caseload of at least 15 clients 7. Work with BCC Housing Options colleagues around tenancy management.

Renewal: There is the option for the Council to extend this contract by 2 x 12 month periods. This is dependent on the Council securing funding for a further 2 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-044fa4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025284-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

70333000 - Housing services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£675,001 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Tom Lynes
Contact Email
tom.lynes@bristol.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 0

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK11 Bristol, City of

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADDICTION RECOVERY AGENCY (ARA

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