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Supported Accommodation Project

EXETER CITY COUNCIL

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01 Oct 2025 at 14:42

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22 Jul 2025 at 16:17

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22 Jul 2025 at 16:02

Summary of the contracting process

Exeter City Council has completed the procurement process for the "Supported Accommodation Project," a contract designed to provide housing support to 55 units for single homeless households and rough sleepers. The procurement, categorized under social work services with accommodation, took place in Exeter, UK. The project began on 1st August 2025 and will run until 31st March 2026. Utilizing a direct procurement method, the contract was awarded below threshold, without competition, to the sole capable supplier, Exeter City Community Trust. The contract has been active since 1st August 2025, with a total value of £158,000 (gross amount £189,600). Key procurement documents were published on 1st October 2025.

This contract presents substantial business growth opportunities for organisations experienced in social work and accommodation services, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Organisations with expertise in providing comprehensive housing support services could uniquely benefit from participating in such tenders in the future. As this contract was awarded without competition, businesses in this niche should focus on establishing or enhancing their unique service capabilities to directly serve public organisations like Exeter City Council in similar projects.

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Notice Title

Supported Accommodation Project

Notice Description

The services are provided by the existing accommodation provider to provide housing support to 55 units of accommodation for single homeless households and rough sleepers. The services are directly linked to the provision of accommodation therefore the funds have been directly awarded to the accommodation provider being the only entity that can provide these services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05642d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061432-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£158,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£158,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EXETER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Chris Stocks
Contact Email
eccprocurement@exeter.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 1JN
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
St David's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EXETER CITY COMMUNITY TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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