Award

Supported Accommodation and Floating Support for People with Mental Health Needs

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

29 Aug 2025 at 12:23

Award

01 Aug 2025 at 11:42

TenderUpdate

27 May 2025 at 11:40

Tender

25 Apr 2025 at 07:51

Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Supported Accommodation and Floating Support for People with Mental Health Needs" contract, targeting individuals and couples in Newcastle Upon Tyne who face homelessness or are homeless. The contract, valued at £1,209,076 including VAT, runs from 1 September 2025 to 31 March 2028, with an option for a 12-month extension. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, signifying maximum transparency and accessibility for eligible bidders, and has surpassed the awarding stage with Karbon Homes being selected as the supplier. The initiative falls under the industry category of social work services related to accommodation, focusing on promoting independent living and social inclusion within community settings.

This contract opens avenues for businesses involved in providing social services, especially those skilled in delivering supported accommodation and floating support. Organisations that align with the strategic goals of promoting social inclusion and improving mental health can find potential for growth through service provision. The procurement, suitable for both SMEs and VCSEs, underscores opportunities for entities committed to enhancing community welfare. Consequently, this presents a compelling proposition for businesses specialising in the delivery of high-quality accommodation and support services, paving the way for expansion in the public sector social services market.

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Notice Title

Supported Accommodation and Floating Support for People with Mental Health Needs

Notice Description

This service is for Supported Accommodation and Floating Support for People with Mental Health Needs in Newcastle upon Tyne, for single people and couples who are at risk of or are threatened with homelessness, or who are literally homeless. The service includes the following core functions; these functions should be delivered as part of an integrated delivery model and should be designed and delivered to meet the aims and outcomes described in the specification: Supported Accommodation - High quality accommodation and support in community-based settings, that enables people with a mental health need to gain and retain the skills necessary to live as independently as possible by promoting these skills and promoting social inclusion. Floating Support - Visiting floating support that is delivered on a citywide basis and enables people to gain and retain the skills necessary to continue to live as independently as possible by promoting those skills and social inclusion PS1,209,076 including VAT (01 September 2025 to 31 March 2028)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 1 X 12 month option to extend

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05074f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052451-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£1,209,076 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,209,076 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,209,076 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,209,076 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2028-01-17

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Suzanne Guthrie-Gower
Contact Email
corporate.procurement.team@newcastle.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC22 Tyneside

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KARBON HOMES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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