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Bath and North East Somerset Homelessness Prevention Pathway Services - Floating Support

BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL

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27 Aug 2025 at 20:51

Summary of the contracting process

Bath & North East Somerset Council recently concluded the award stage of a procurement process for the "Bath and North East Somerset Homelessness Prevention Pathway Services - Floating Support". Situated in Bath, UK, this procurement pertains to the services industry, specifically a community action programme. The direct procurement method was used, which involved no competitive bids, as the procurement fell below the competition threshold. This contract, valued at £118,684, was awarded on 31st March 2025, with services commencing on 1st April 2025 and set to conclude by 31st March 2026. The primary supplier, SECOND STEP LIMITED, is a small and medium enterprise with a social value orientation operating from Bristol.

This tender opens avenues for businesses involved in mental health, housing support, and community services, enabling them to play a pivotal role in addressing homelessness and mental health challenges. Companies with expertise in trauma-informed care frameworks or those capable of delivering person-centred support plans would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar opportunities. Additionally, businesses aiding public sectors by mitigating pressures on housing and health systems, while fostering community welfare, will find this type of procurement process advantageous for growth and expansion within social services sectors.

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Notice Title

Bath and North East Somerset Homelessness Prevention Pathway Services - Floating Support

Notice Description

The Mental Health Support Service, managed by Second Step Housing Association, provides floating support to individuals with mental health needs who require assistance to maintain or gain accommodation. Delivered in clients' homes, community settings, supported housing offices, or other agreed venues, the service operates within a Trauma-Informed Care framework. Support duration varies from one-off advice to 3-24 months casework, or occasional support as needed. Key support tasks include: * Signposting and support to access health, mental health, and legal services * Support with harassment, anti-social behaviour, domestic violence, and related issues * Liaison and advocacy for statutory mental health services * Comprehensive, co-produced risk assessments and holistic, person-centred support plans * Support for financial wellbeing, debt management, benefit claims, and tenancy maintenance * Move-on support to set up tenancies or prevent Homeless Pathway use * Information and support to Homeless Pathway lead workers for managing mental health crises The service addresses critical needs, with mental health issues affecting 1 in 4 UK adults and contributing to housing instability. By fostering tenancy stability and mental health, it reduces pressure on B&NES housing, NHS, and social care systems, particularly by preventing reliance on the Homeless Pathway.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058ef1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051750-2025
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85322000 - Community action programme

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£118,684 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 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
BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@bathnes.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA1 5AW
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Kingsmead
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SECOND STEP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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