Award

Homelessness Pathways

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

08 Apr 2026 at 08:31

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 the "Homelessness Pathways" project, initiated by Bristol City Council, has concluded with the awarding of contracts. This public procurement, classified under the industry category of social work services with accommodation, was focused on providing supported accommodation to homeless single people and childless couples in Bristol, UK. The procurement followed an open procedure, culminating in an "award" stage as of 8th April 2026, with key suppliers such as St Mungo's securing the contracts. The contracts began on 1st April 2026 and will run until 1st April 2028, with a potential extension up to 2030, ensuring long-term support for the residents.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for businesses within the social work and housing sectors, especially those specialising in providing support and accommodation solutions. The project splits into two lots offering both high and medium-support services, thereby suiting larger organisations capable of handling complex logistical operations across multiple properties. Businesses keen on public sector partnerships and those with a strong track record in social value contributions would find this procurement especially lucrative, given the emphasis placed on quality and social value criteria within the tender framework. Such opportunities are pivotal for businesses aiming to expand their public sector portfolios and enhance community impact.

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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)

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)

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/031730-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£2,653,962 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
22 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
22 Dec 20254 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
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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