Tender

Supported Accommodation Service - Oak House Hostel

CARDIFF COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

02 Jul 2025 at 09:18

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Planning

24 Jun 2025 at 11:41

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff Council is planning a tender process for a Supported Accommodation Service at Oak House Hostel, aimed at providing medium to high-level support for single individuals. The procurement falls under the 'Social work and related services' category and is located in Cardiff, UK. The process is currently in the planning stage, with market engagement responses due by 7th July 2025. Cardiff Council plans to initiate the service by April 2026, with the contract covering up to seven years. This communication is a preliminary engagement as part of the potential procurement process.

This tender represents significant business opportunities, particularly for organisations experienced in managing large accommodation sites with 24/7 support and assisting residents in transitioning to permanent housing. Businesses specialising in social care services, housing management, and those equipped to meet the specific needs outlined, such as self-contained units and communal spaces, would be well-positioned to compete. The service aims to provide tailored support plans for its clients, which offers an expansive area for organisations to innovate and contribute to community wellbeing, making it an attractive opportunity for companies looking to expand in social services and housing sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supported Accommodation Service - Oak House Hostel

Notice Description

Cardiff Council is seeking to tender for a Supported Accommodation service for aimed at single individuals with Medium to High level of support needs. The tender will award the support aspect of service only. The tender offers a contract duration of up to 7 years and an approximate annual budget of up to PS 355,324 subject to funding confirmation. 27 units of accommodation are required on no more than one site, ensuring that the facilities meet specific requirements for vulnerable clients. The preference is self-contained accommodation; sites with shared facilities or bed spaces or pods would be considered. A review would be carried out to ensure standards. Clients may face challenges, requiring assistance in managing finances, understanding tenancy requirements, and accessing specialised services. Clients would require support with ensuring engagement and access to substance misuse services, mental health services and engagement with Probation services. Each client will have a personalised housing support plan reviewed every 12 weeks set by staff. The plan would look to map the journey and secure move-on to permeant accommodation via the private rented sector or social housing. The contractor will handle housing management agreements, set rents, and address anti-social behaviour, while all client allocations will be managed by Cardiff Council's Single Persons Gateway. Compliance with the Renting Homes (Wales) Act is mandatory. The property must provide self-contained units where possible and include communal spaces for sessional work. It should be mixed-gender with provisions for disability access and pet-friendly policies. The site(s) must be ready and available for immediate use at the point of awarding contract. While the Council has access to a site, there is no guarantee that a like for like building will be available for use.

Planning Information

Please return your responses to below questions to socialcare.procurement@cardiff.gov.uk by Monday, 7th July 2025 at 23.59pm. Question 1. Are you able to provide 27 units of accommodation on no more than 1 site by April 2026? Question 2. What experience do you have in delivering 24/7 support in large sites and securing move-on to permanent accommodation via the private rented sector or social housing? Please note these questions do not form part of any tender process and are being asked in order to undertake market research.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05528e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036651-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Withdrawn
Lots Status
Withdrawn
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
socialcare.procurement@cardiff.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 4UW
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Butetown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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