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Rough Sleeper Outreach Support Workers

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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31 Jul 2025 at 13:41

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has concluded the procurement process for "Rough Sleeper Outreach Support Workers" under the services category. This initiative, based in Durham in the UK, falls within the health and social work services sector and aims to provide two outreach workers focused on supporting rough sleepers. Key responsibilities include conducting outreach in early mornings or late nights and collaborating with the rough sleeping team for holistic support. The contract, signed on 28th July 2025, is valued at £35,000 and spans from July 2025 to June 2026, with a possibility for renewal based on performance and funding. This was a direct procurement method conducted below the threshold without competition, within a light touch regime.

This tender provides significant opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs operating within the health and social care sector. Businesses adept at providing outreach services and capable of collaborating with government bodies to address homelessness will find this contract beneficial. It offers a stable contract duration, with potential for an extension, appealing to organisations seeking to expand their footprint in public health services while contributing to community welfare objectives.

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Notice Title

Rough Sleeper Outreach Support Workers

Notice Description

Rough Sleeper Outreach Support - The Rough Sleeper Outreach Support contract would provide two outreach workers, each working up to 16hours per week to carry out outreach support to rough sleepers. This would include early morning or late night sweeps and participation in the rough sleeping bi-monthly counts, as well as providing support and guidance to rough sleepers. The two outreach workers would work closely with the rough sleeping team to ensure a consistent pathway for each rough sleeper, leading to holistic support from other agencies and longer term accommodation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056a52
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044807-2025
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

45212400 - Accommodation and restaurant buildings

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
27 Jul 2025 - 30 Jun 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
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5WB
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate and Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EMMAUS NORTH EAST

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