Planning

Provision of Countywide Complex Needs Floating Support Service

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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23 May 2025 at 09:55

Summary of the contracting process

Hertfordshire County Council is planning a procurement process for the 'Provision of Countywide Complex Needs Floating Support Service' in the UK services industry category. The contract, valued at £3,150,275, falls under the light-touch regime and is tailored towards public service delivery. It involves providing outreach support for adults over 18 years old with complex needs and their carers. The procurement stage is currently in planning, with key communications anticipated by 1st September 2025 and 1st February 2026. The service is expected to start on 1st April 2026 and run until 31st March 2029, with a possible extension to 31st March 2031. This contract is designated as suitable for voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE).

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social work services, especially those adept in delivering support services to adults with complex needs. Companies with experience in providing one-to-one outreach support, particularly those committed to VCSE criteria, will find this tender particularly fitting. Competing for this contract could enable participating businesses to expand their service offerings and establish a strong foothold within the public sector. The planned procurement allows ample time for interested businesses to prepare their proposals, fostering potential for growth and collaboration within Hertfordshire's public service framework.

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Notice Title

Provision of Countywide Complex Needs Floating Support Service

Notice Description

One-to-one out reach support for adults over 18 years old with complex needs, and their carers

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052148
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025975-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,150,275 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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