Tender

Accommodation based Housing Related Support Service for Lot 1 (Medium to High Needs) and Lot 2 (Low to Medium Needs)

SLOUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

05 Nov 2025 at 20:36

Tender

24 Oct 2025 at 17:30

Planning

16 Jul 2025 at 14:23

Summary of the contracting process

Slough Borough Council is currently in the active tender stage for an "Accommodation-based Housing Related Support Service" aimed at residents of Slough aged 18 to 65. The procurement process is divided into two lots to cater for medium to high needs and low to medium needs individuals. This initiative, which focuses on preventing homelessness and promoting independent living, is scheduled to begin on 1 May 2026. The tender employs an open procurement method, and suppliers can submit their proposals until 3 December 2025. A Supplier Engagement Event is set for 5 November 2026 via MS Teams, providing an opportunity for interested parties to learn more about the tender requirements. The contract is valued at approximately £1,396,800, with the potential to extend by one year until 2029. The service involves housing and social work services, and other related accommodations and supports.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the housing and social services sectors, particularly those with experience in providing support for vulnerable demographics such as the homeless, or those at risk of becoming so. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are highly encouraged to apply, as the procurement includes provisions for both. With a strong emphasis on quality, which accounts for 80% of the award criteria, businesses that can deliver high-standard, socially valuable services are well-positioned for success. Additionally, being part of a regional strategy to address homelessness, suppliers have the chance to establish or expand their presence in the public sector support services domain.

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Notice Title

Accommodation based Housing Related Support Service for Lot 1 (Medium to High Needs) and Lot 2 (Low to Medium Needs)

Notice Description

Slough Borough Council is seeking tenders for an Accommodation-based Housing Related Support Services for Slough residents aged 18 to 65. The primary purpose of the service is to provide an alternative to rough sleeping or temporary accommodation for single people who are currently homeless or at risk of homelessness, with a view to supporting them into more independent accommodation. This will require a support provider to have access to suitable premises within which to provide appropriate support for approx. 63 units currently broken into two lots: Lot 1 - high to medium needs (approx. 18) and Lot 2 - low to medium needs (approx. 45) The accommodation can be for a dedicated block or a dispersed model of accommodation. Providers must complete an Accommodation Suitability Checklist for all accommodation that you are proposing to use. The new contract for accommodation and support is to commence on 1 May 2026 for two years with an option to extend for a further one year until 30 April 2029. The Council is holding a Supplier Engagement Event on 5 November 2026 at 10am on MS Teams. If you would like to attend, please provide your email address via the portal and we will send you a Teams link. More detail is included in the ITT.

Lot Information

Accommodation based Housing Related Support Service - Lot 1 (Medium - High needs)

Lot 1: Provision of accommodation and support for 18 people with medium to high support needs The service is aimed at people aged 21 to 65, with high and/or complex needs, who have a significant or repeat history of rough sleeping and/or have health, care and support needs best met through supported housing. The service will also be open to young people aged 18-20 with higher needs dependent on ability to manage risk within the accommodation.

Renewal: One year

Accommodation based Housing Related Support Service - Lot 2 (Low to Medium Needs)

Lot 2: Provision of accommodation and support for up to 45 people with low to medium-sized support needs People aged 18-35 who are newly homeless and/or have less significant health or support needs and can be assisted through low/med support accommodation options, or access to housing and short-term floating support or reconnections to friends and family if deemed appropriate 18-65. The service will be open to young people aged 18-20 with higher needs dependent on ability to manage risk within the accommodation. The service will be open to people over 35 with lower needs dependent on the ability to manage risks within the accommodation.

Renewal: One year

Planning Information

Interested bidders are to complete the market engagement survey on the InTend portal. https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Login

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05607d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071440-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

70333000 - Housing services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,164,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,164,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
31 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2028-09-11

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SLOUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sbcprocurement@slough.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SLOUGH
Postcode
SL1 2EL
Post Town
Slough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
TLJ11 Berkshire

Local Authority
Slough
Electoral Ward
Herschel Park
Westminster Constituency
Slough

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