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Multi Lots 1-4 Housing Related Support Services

LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON

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08 Apr 2025 at 12:28

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Merton has concluded a procurement process for the provision of multi-lot housing related support services, specifically targeting health and social services. The contract comprises four lots that cater to various demographics, including single individuals with mental health diagnoses, adults and young people at risk of homelessness, and single adults requiring supported accommodation. This procurement falls within the services category and the geographic delivery region specified is UKI63. The contracts were signed on 8th April 2025, marking the completion stage of the procurement process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for service providers in the housing and support sector. Organisations specialising in mental health support, homelessness prevention, and supported housing services are ideally suited for these contracts. The awarded suppliers, including Hestia Housing and Support, Evolve Housing + Support, and YMCA St Pauls Group, demonstrate the competitive nature and the potential for business growth in this sector. This procurement aligns well with the objectives of the Care Act 2014 and the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, emphasising the importance of a coordinated, community-oriented approach to housing and health support services.

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Notice Title

Multi Lots 1-4 Housing Related Support Services

Notice Description

To provide Housing & support to residents in the borough as 4 Lots: Lot 1 - Supported accommodation for 23 Single people with a Mental Health diagnosis. Lot 2 - Homelessness Prevention Housing Related Support Service for (Adults) - at risk of Homelessness Lot 3 - Homelessness Prevention Housing Related Supported for (Young people) at risk of Homelessness Lot 4 - Supported Housing service for 80 Single Adults at risk of Homelessness

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Objectives of this contract are to deliver housing related support within an accommodation-based service for 23 single people with a Mental Health diagnosis. A key priority is enabling the seamless coordination between housing related support, primary care, acute care services and external community support services to ensure effective bespoke 'wrap around' services to meet the needs of service users

Lot 2

The Objectives of this contract are to deliver housing related support to 39 single adults in dispersed accommodation across multiple sites who are at risk of homelessness. A key priority is enabling the seamless coordination between housing related support, primary care, acute care services and external community support services to ensure effective bespoke 'wrap around' services to meet the needs of service users.

Lot 3

The Objectives of this contract are to deliver housing related support to 34 single young people in dispersed accommodation across multiple sites who are at risk of homelessness. 6 of these units are ringfenced for the Leaving Care team referrals. A key priority is enabling the seamless coordination between housing related support, primary care, acute care services and external community support services to ensure effective bespoke 'wrap around' services to meet the needs of service users.

Lot 4

The Objectives of this contract are to deliver housing related support to 80 single Adults at risk of homelessness. A key priority is enabling the seamless coordination between housing related support, primary care, acute care services and external community support services to ensure effective bespoke 'wrap around' services to meet the needs of service users.

Procurement Information

Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in line with Regulation 10(1)(a) for the acquisition or rental, by whatever financial means, of land, existing buildings or other immovable property, or which concern interests in or rights over any of them; of PCR (2015) The Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 (HRA 2017) places new legal duties on English local authorities, to provide advice and assistance to any eligible person who is homeless or at risk of homelessness, irrespective of their priority need status. The HRA 2017 extends the number of days within which a person is considered threatened with homelessness from 28 to 56. The new legislation imposes greater responsibilities on councils to prevent homelessness and provide advice and assistance through a tailored plan to assist an applicant to retain or secure accommodation. The Care Act 2014 sets out the duty of a local authority to 'meet the needs' of a person who needs care and support. Where these needs are significant a duty to secure accommodation is likely to arise. The sector comprises of Housing associations, Local authorities, charities and voluntary sector organisations. The way these services are delivered varies, some organisations own their properties and provide the Housing management and Housing related support. Some are the Managing agent, with lease arrangements for the properties from the landlords who are either Housing Associations or Private sector organisations and provide the Housing related support. 14 bids were received of which: 11 Bids for Lot 1 - The provision of Supported accommodation for 23 Single people with a Mental Health diagnosis 5 Bids for Lot 2 - The provision of Homelessness Prevention Housing related support service for (Adults) at risk of Homelessness 6 Bids for Lot 3 - The provision of Homelessness Prevention Housing related support service for Young people at risk of Homelessness 6 Bids for Lot 4 - The provision of Supported Housing service for 80 Single Adults at risk of homelessness (Bidders were able to bid for more than one Lot hence why the number of bids received per Lot outnumber the total bids received). 1 was a non-compliant bid and did not progress for the latter stages of evaluation. Award this contract is primarily focused on ensuring a safe continuation of services and maintaining consistency with minimal disruption for the individuals currently residing at the service. These individuals are receiving crucial support as part of their mental health recovery

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04feb8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013645-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work 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
£6,256,853 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.services@merton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MORDEN
Postcode
SM4 5DX
Post Town
Sutton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton

Local Authority
Merton
Electoral Ward
Merton Park
Westminster Constituency
Wimbledon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

EVOLVE HOUSING + SUPPORT

HESTIA HOUSING AND SUPPORT

YMCA ST PAULS GROUP

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