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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 10:44

Summary of the contracting process

Hertfordshire County Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of Housing Related Support (HRS) services aimed at assisting homeless individuals and adults with complex needs in temporary accommodation within the Broxbourne area. This contracting process, under the project ID HCC1911338, falls within the services category, specifically guidance services. It employs a direct procurement method characterised as "below threshold - without competition," and adheres to the light touch regime. The contract was awarded to Broxbourne Borough Council, with the service commencement date starting from 1st April 2025 and scheduled to end on 31st March 2026. The gross contract value stands at £113,310.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in social services and community support, particularly those with expertise in managing housing-related issues and integration services for vulnerable groups. Businesses focusing on providing advisory support in financial management, tenancy understanding, and training applications stand to benefit from this contract. The attributes of the procurement process suggest that well-established organisations with a proven track record in service delivery, like local councils or large service providers, will find themselves in a strong position to cater to the needs outlined by the Hertfordshire County Council.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Housing Related Support in temporary accommodation in Broxbourne 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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051a44
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023738-2025
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
£113,310 £100K-£500K

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

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

BROXBOURNE BOROUGH COUNCIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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