Floating Support Service

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council is in the planning stage for an upcoming tender titled "Floating Support Service". This procurement is under the Health and Social Work Services category, and it is planned to operate within the region designated as UKH3 in the United Kingdom. The procurement follows an open procedure method, aiming to provide flexible outreach support across Essex, targeting individuals at risk of homelessness or experiencing a housing crisis. The contract is scheduled to start on 1 April 2026, running through to 31 March 2031, with potential extensions up to 31 March 2033. The announcement of further details is expected on 1 July 2025, with the total contract value estimated at £21 million, with a core value of £17.5 million GBP.

The "Floating Support Service" tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in health and social work services to expand their operations by offering targeted support to vulnerable demographics. Companies that excel in delivering flexible, client-focused interventions, particularly those with experience in homelessness prevention and crisis management, would be well-suited for this contract. Additionally, organisations adept at operating on a large geographic scale with the capability to serve diverse housing tenures could leverage this opportunity for substantial growth. The procurement's open procedure allows competitive access, making it an attractive prospect for service providers looking to establish or strengthen their footprint within the Essex County region.

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Floating Support Service

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

23rd May 2025 13:09:52 PM
Contract Summary

In 2019, Essex County Council (ECC) commissioned the Floating Support Service, which provides a broad range of short and medium- term interventions to prevent homelessness and address other housing related needs. The service is currently delivered by the Peabody Trust (formerly Peabody South-East) (the Incumbent). Operating a peripatetic model, the service delivers flexible, outreach support across the County; providing targeted, cost-effective interventions to vulnerable adults and their families, who are at imminent risk of losing their accommodation, or whom may be experiencing a period of crisis. The service is aimed at people across a range of housing tenure, including those accommodated in social housing, owner-occupiers, private rented accommodation, as well as providing support to those who are homeless and require support with applying for accommodation.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-0522e4

Publication Source

Find a Tender Service

Procurement Stage

Planning

Procurement Method

Open

Procurement Method Details

Open Procedure

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

CPV Division(s)
Awarding Authority

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

ProcurementSandA@essex.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

County Hall, Market Road

Chelmsford

CM1 1QH

United Kingdom

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Floating Support Service

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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