Planning

Provision of Support and Accommodation for Adults Experiencing Homelessness and Multiple Disadvantage

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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23 May 2025 at 10:20

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23 May 2025 at 10:02

Summary of the contracting process

Hertfordshire County Council is planning a procurement process titled "Provision of Support and Accommodation for Adults Experiencing Homelessness and Multiple Disadvantage", with a focus on social work services without accommodation. This process is particularly relevant to the services industry and is planned to begin on April 1, 2026, with a contract period extending until March 31, 2028, with the possibility of renewal until March 31, 2030. The procurement process falls under the light-touch regime and is valued at £2,175,352 GBP. It is geared towards public authority at the sub-central government level. An initial announcement was made on May 23, 2025, with a planned future notice anticipated by September 1, 2025.

This tender presents a vital opportunity for businesses specialising in social integration and support services for disadvantaged individuals to expand their reach and impact in Hertfordshire. Organisations that cater to vulnerable communities, particularly those with experience in providing support or accommodation services, can leverage this contract to enhance their footprint in this essential sector. The procurement method aims to include suitable VCSEs (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises), making it an attractive proposition for enterprises dedicated to social work without accommodation. Engaging in this project would not only contribute to social betterment but also allow participating businesses to grow and diversify within their industry.

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Notice Title

Provision of Support and Accommodation for Adults Experiencing Homelessness and Multiple Disadvantage

Notice Description

Provision of Support and Accommodation for Adults Experiencing Homelessness and Multiple Disadvantage - Social integration support for residents experiencing chaotic lives or social exclusion

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052154
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025983-2025
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
£2,175,352 £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 2028 2-3 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
Not specified
Contact Email
rebecca.cotton@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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