Award

Homelessness Pathways

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

22 Dec 2025 at 14:48

TenderUpdate

20 Oct 2025 at 07:53

Tender

12 Sep 2025 at 14:23

Planning

23 Jul 2025 at 09:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Homelessness Pathways," managed by Bristol City Council, has reached the award stage with all lots completed. The project aims to offer supported accommodation to homeless single individuals and childless couples in Bristol, operating under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54. Breaking down into two lots—20 high-support units and 27 medium-support units—the process was conducted using an open procurement method. The contract's award was published on 22 December 2025, with the standstill period ending on 9 January 2026. The service contracts are anticipated to begin on 1 April 2026, with an opportunity for extensions, potentially extending the contract term to 2030. This project aligns with social work services with accommodation as its industry category, providing a significant opportunity within the UKK region.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specializing in social work services to expand their operations by partnering with local authorities. It is specifically suitable for large enterprises and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) that focus on providing comprehensive support services for vulnerable populations. The chosen supplier in this contract, St Mungo's, will manage significant contracts valued at millions of pounds, demonstrating the project's financial scale. This tender provides a platform for businesses experienced in delivering high and medium support accommodations to demonstrate their social value and commitment to quality service, thereby benefiting both the local community and extending their organisational footprint within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Homelessness Pathways

Notice Description

The council wishes to appoint supplier(s) to provide supported accommodation to homeless single people and childless couples. There will be residents in 47 units of accommodation. The tender will be split into 2 lots; Lot 1 will be made up of: 20 units of high support delivered from a single property and Lot 2 will be 27 units of medium support delivered from multiple properties. The overall aim of Pathways is to support residents to develop the skills, resources and resilience to move through and out of Pathway accommodation and into long-term, independent accommodation

Lot Information

High Support (Level 1)

20 units of supported accommodation delivered from Toll House Court.

Renewal: Extensions are optional and will be let on a 1+1 basis The estimated total value of this contract (inclusive of any options to extend) is PS2,684,000 (initial term = PS1,342,000; optional extensions = PS1,342,000)

Medium Support (Level 2)

31 units of Medium Support (Level 2) accommodation as part of the Homelessness Supported Accommodation Pathways

Renewal: Extensions are optional and will be let on a 1+1 basis The estimated total value of this contract (inclusive of any options to extend) is PS2,684,000 (initial term = PS1,342,000; optional extensions = PS1,342,000)

Planning Information

A presentation will be provided to interested bidders which will contain further details about the opportunity. The presentation will be held on 04/08/2025 via Microsoft Teams. If you would like to register your interest to attend this presentation, please email: homelessness.contracts@bristol.gov.uk Details of the Expression of Interest will be provided as part of the presentation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05646e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085467-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£2,684,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,684,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,653,962 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
22 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Charlotte Smart
Contact Email
procurement.support@bristol.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ST MUNGO'S

Further Information

Notice Documents

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