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Housing Related Support (HRS) for Homeless and Adults with Complex Needs

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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21 May 2025 at 10:41

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Hertfordshire County Council, situated at County Hall, Hertford, has successfully completed a procurement process for the provision of Housing Related Support (HRS) targeted at homeless individuals and adults with complex needs in the Stevenage area. This tender, titled "Housing Related Support (HRS) for Homeless and Adults with Complex Needs," falls under the light touch regime and was procured through a direct method, below the threshold without competition. The procurement process reached the award stage on 21st May 2025, with an active contract period starting from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. The project focuses on providing support services within the temporary accommodation sector and is classified under the services category with guidance services as its additional classification. The total gross value of the contract is £93,502.19, and services are to be delivered within the UKH23 region, United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the social services and support sector, particularly those capable of delivering guidance and support services to vulnerable populations. Firms involved in community integration and tenant support could find this procurement an excellent opportunity to expand their services. Large-scale enterprises with experience in handling complex social needs or those looking to establish a presence in government projects focusing on social support will find this contract beneficial. The winning supplier, Stevenage Borough Council, highlights the potential for substantial local government collaboration, offering a platform for businesses aiming to demonstrate their capability in managing public sector contracts and contributing to social betterment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Housing Related Support (HRS) for Homeless and Adults with Complex Needs

Notice Description

Housing Related Support in temporary accommodation in Stevenage area. These services help people who have experienced chaotic lives or social exclusion to integrate into the community. They provide support in Temporary Accommodation helping people to identify the best move-on options for them and support them to achieve them. * Providing advice to tenants around benefits and finances. o Gathering documents such as bank statements, payslips, identification, GP letters, benefit awards for the council and other organisations o Help with banking issues such as change of addresses, setting up payments, opening bank accounts, setting up online banking o Assist if individuals are in arrears with the council to reduce and clear the debt * Complete applications for social housing, and support if successful in securing accommodation with setting up bills, changing addresses, setting up payments, * Supporting individuals to understand and manage their tenancy. * Assist in applications for working and training, signing up to training courses

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051a3e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023730-2025
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312310 - Guidance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£93,502 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
strategic.procurement@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORD
Postcode
SG13 8DQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Hertford Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hertford and Stortford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STEVENAGE BOROUGH COUNCIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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