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Homeless Supported Accommodation Interim Contract

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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29 Aug 2025 at 16:49

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council, a public authority operating under sub-central government, has concluded a direct procurement process for the provision of homeless supported accommodation services in Sunderland, United Kingdom. The procurement, utilising a light-touch regime and conducted below threshold without competition, focuses on services to support female rough sleepers under statutory requirements such as the Homeless Reduction Act 2017. The awarded interim contract, entitled "Homeless Supported Accommodation Interim Contract," ensures the service's continuity while a long-term solution is being devised. Key dates include a start date of 1st April 2025, with the contract running until 31st March 2026 and an option for renewal if required, with a contract value of £247,500 GBP.

This interim contract award to "The Cyrenians (TA Changing Lives)," a large scale supplier, presents an immediate service requirement fulfilment in the social work services with accommodation sector. For businesses looking to grow in public procurement, especially those aligned with social services and accommodations, this contract demonstrates the critical role such services play within public welfare objectives. Companies equipped with capabilities in providing similar support structures may find substantial opportunities in future tenders, especially when the framework solution is fully implemented by the Sunderland City Council. This presents significant potential for businesses adept in navigating light-touch procurement regimes within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homeless Supported Accommodation Interim Contract

Notice Description

Interim contract for the provision of accommodation and support to female rough sleepers within accommodation, and a crash pad where their homeless status is assessed and support needs identified, before being referred to appropriate accommodation and support. This is an interim contract awarded whilst a homeless framework solution is being procured to award a longer term contract via call off from the new framework. This service is essential to the needs of female rough sleepers and is in accordance with statutory requirements, Homeless Reduction Act 2017. This is a duplicate notice due to a system error with publishing the original notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0590dc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052614-2025
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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£247,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@sunderland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3AA
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE CYRENIANS (TA CHANGING LIVES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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