D3 Tenders | Trauma Informed Service: Support to Adults Facing Homelessness and Multiple Exclusions in Somerset

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Notice Title

Trauma Informed Service: Support to Adults Facing Homelessness and Multiple Exclusions in Somerset

Notice Description

For the last 7 years Somerset Council has commissioned a service known as Creative Solutions for Complex Individuals. Individuals accessing the service are homeless or at high risk of homelessness alongside other risk factors to their wellbeing including, but not limited to, mental ill health, substance misuse or a history of contact with the criminal justice system. The existing contract is coming to an end in March 2026, and we are looking to recommission this service. Somerset continues to have a need for a service that supports people with these types of multiple disadvantages and exclusions; enabling those who are homeless and most at risk of homelessness, to be supported to maintain their tenancy, identify suitable accommodation, while providing support for mental health needs, substance abuse and other behaviours of distress. The new contract will be known as the 'Trauma Informed Service: Support to Adults facing Homelessness and Multiple Exclusions in Somerset.' As per its title, key to the new contract will be a Trauma Informed Approach which will inform the direct delivery of support to individuals and, crucially, a robust structure of support around the staff team. We are looking for a provider which has embedded the approach within their organisation and would also as part of the contract be in a position to share their experience and develop a training programme to be delivered within the Somerset system. We are keen to hear feedback from a range of providers as part of the wider consultation for this service. It is anticipated that any new arrangements would commence on 01.04.2026.

Planning Information

A Preliminary Market Engagement event will be held on 04.08.2025 at 14:00. Somerset Council are inviting organisations, that might be interested in delivering these services either individually or in partnership with others to attend. The event will be an opportunity to inform and shape future options. Somerset Council are keen to hear feedback from a range of providers as part of the wider consultation for this service. Organisations that take part will not be advantaged or disadvantaged in any way in any potential future formal procurement. Commercial confidentiality will be respected. This notice does not represent a formal commitment by Somerset Council to undertake a procurement procedure. Event Details: • Date: 04/08/2025 • Time: 14:00 • Venue: Microsoft Teams meeting Event Registration: To attend this event please email stephen.barker@somerset.gov.uk providing the name of your organisation, the name of the person(s) wishing to attend (Max 2 per organisation) and a contact email address for each to enable us to send through the full details of the event and the Teams invitation. Please ensure that those attending from your organisation are the most appropriate to feed into the discussions. If you are unable to attend the event, the presentation, notes and associated documentation will be available through the e-tender system https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login Deadline for registering: 01.08.2025, 12 noon Somerset Council reserves the right to cancel or re-arrange this event at its own discretion. Thank you.

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-0559c9
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037710-2025
Current Stage: Planning
All Stages: Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Not Specified
Procurement Method Details: Not specified
Tender Suitability: SME
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: Not specified
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 4 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Planning
Lots Status: Planning
Awards Status: Not Specified
Contracts Status: Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: TAUNTON
Postcode: TA1 4DY
Post Town: Taunton
Country: England
Major Region (ITL 1): TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3): TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location: TLK23 Somerset CC
Local Authority: Somerset
Electoral Ward: Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency: Taunton and Wellington

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037710-2025
7th July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Notice URLs

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