Tender

HOUSING FIRST

MEDWAY COUNCIL

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Tender

11 Jun 2025 at 08:50

Summary of the contracting process

Medway Council is conducting a procurement process under the title "HOUSING FIRST," aiming to address the needs of rough sleepers by providing rapid access to long-term housing. This tender falls within the Health and Social Work Services industry category and the procurement stage is currently active in the tender phase. The council is situated in Chatham, UK, and operates as a sub-central government public authority. Key dates to note include the expression of interest deadline on 24 June 2025, followed by the contract period starting on 1 July 2025 and ending on 30 June 2026. The procurement method is open competition, and Medway Council is seeking businesses capable of delivering specialised services with a budget allocation of £432,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health and social work services sector, particularly those experienced in dealing with complex client needs and integrated service provision. Companies specialising in mental health, substance use, and crisis intervention can leverage this procurement to expand their portfolio and build new partnerships within statutory and voluntary agencies. The emphasis on managing relationships effectively and training staff to support tenants offers a niche for organisations dedicated to providing specialised, community-based services. Medway Council’s open competition approach underlines the commitment to inclusivity, encouraging diverse businesses to participate and contribute innovative solutions to this pressing social issue.

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Notice Title

HOUSING FIRST

Notice Description

The provider will be expected to provide rapid access to long term housing for rough sleepers who are unable to use traditional routes into accommodation and support tenants in maintaining their housing long-term ensuring they understand and fulfil their responsibilities. The service will also need to work closely with statutory and voluntary agencies to ensure seamless integration with local services and manage relationships with neighbours effectively. Staff must have experience of working with complex needs clients who have additional barriers to engage in support and are expected to participate in ongoing training in areas such as mental health, substance use and crisis interventions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05466a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031421-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£432,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£432,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Vinnie Webb
Contact Email
vincent.webb@medway.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1634

Buyer Location

Locality
CHATHAM
Postcode
ME4 4TR
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Chatham Central & Brompton
Westminster Constituency
Rochester and Strood

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