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Award

05 Nov 2025 at 11:04

TenderUpdate

01 Jul 2025 at 15:11

TenderUpdate

01 Jul 2025 at 10:50

Tender

27 Jun 2025 at 10:27

Summary of the contracting process

Thurrock Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Hostel Management and Homeless Support Services" contract, under the open procedure method. This contract focuses on providing essential social work services in Grays, within the Eastern England region (UKH32), covering a variety of support areas such as homeless hostel management, outreach support for eviction prevention, and housing support for individuals with complex needs. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting community and social services. The award stage was concluded on 5th November 2025, with the contract period set to begin on 1st December 2025 and end on 30th November 2027, with a potential one-year extension available. The total value awarded to Sanctuary Housing Association is approximately GBP 1,326,000, exclusive of VAT, with a gross figure of GBP 1,591,200.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social work and community services, especially those that can provide comprehensive housing support and outreach services. It is particularly suited to organisations with expertise in managing homelessness interventions and support programmes, with the ability to deliver diverse services like tenancy sustainment and social inclusion initiatives. Medium to large-scale enterprises with the flexibility to implement tailored support solutions across various demographics would find this tender an ideal opportunity for business growth and community impact. Robust experience in managing extensive service outputs, including health and wellbeing and resettlement, would position a business competitively to compete for similar contracts in the future.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Hostel Management and Homeless Support Services

Notice Description

The provision of the following services: * Homeless Hostel Management and Support - Housing management and support services for residents in a Thurrock-based homeless hostel. * Floating Support - Outreach support for individuals at risk of eviction to help maintain their housing. * Housing First - Long-term housing and wraparound support for individuals with complex needs and histories of homelessness. * Rough Sleepers Outreach - Identification and engagement of rough sleepers, with pathways to accommodation and support. The Provider will deliver six key areas of intervention as part of the Service. The Service outcomes will be: * Tenancy Sustainment * Arrears, Debt, and Financial Management * Meaningful Occupation * Health and Wellbeing * Social Inclusion * Resettlement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0554be
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071171-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,176,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,176,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,326,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
2027-06-27

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Thurrock Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GRAYS
Postcode
RM17 6SL
Postcode Area
Romford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH32 Thurrock
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Thurrock
Electoral Ward
Grays Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Thurrock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Sanctuary Housing Association

Further Information

Notice Documents

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