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Rough Sleeper Initiative Contract

WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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26 Jan 2026 at 14:14

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20 Aug 2025 at 10:19

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09 Apr 2025 at 10:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Rough Sleeper Initiative Contract" was conducted by West Suffolk Council, a public authority in Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom. The contract focuses on providing mental health interventions for individuals experiencing homelessness and is categorised under health and social work services. It covers the UKH14 region and is delivered by the Norfolk Suffolk Foundation Trust, with the procurement stage complete as of early 2026. The contracting process followed a direct procurement method below the competitive threshold, with the contract having been awarded in April 2025 and set to run until the end of March 2026.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for organisations engaged in health and social services, particularly those specialising in community-based mental health interventions. Although the opportunity was fulfilled without competition, businesses that can demonstrate expertise in similar initiatives or are capable of partnering with local councils and health organisations might find growth potential in future contracts of this nature. SMEs specialising in social support services could explore such partnership opportunities for enhanced community service delivery and sustainable business development.

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Notice Title

Rough Sleeper Initiative Contract

Notice Description

Ensuring speedy and effective mental health intervention is critical for people sleeping rough. This contract will be delivered by a dedicated mental health practitioner, based in the Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust Access and Assessment team (or similar community-based service). The contractor will be working with the wider project partners to include the Rough Sleeper Project Manager (RSPM), Rough Sleeper Navigators, Rough Sleeper Outreach, emergency bed provision and Housing First support workers and any other project partners who may join the project under direction of the RSPM.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ff6d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006706-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£47,796 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£39,830 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
9 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@westsuffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BURY ST EDMUNDS
Postcode
IP33 3YU
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH64 West Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Minden
Westminster Constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORFOLK SUFFOLK FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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