Tender

Trauma Informed Service: Support to Adults facing Homelessness and Multiple Exclusions in Somerset

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Tender

22 Sep 2025 at 16:04

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council is seeking to procure a specialised trauma-informed support service aimed at adults facing homelessness and multiple exclusions in Somerset. The tender, titled "Trauma Informed Service: Support to Adults facing Homelessness and Multiple Exclusions in Somerset," falls under the health and social work services category and operates within the UKK23 region. The process employs an open procedure procurement method and is currently in the tender stage. Interested parties must submit their proposals electronically by 22nd October 2025, with the selection process commencing on 23rd October 2025. The total value of this contract is £3,990,000, with a potential duration of up to seven years, including renewals.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those experienced in facilitating support for individuals with mental health challenges, substance misuse issues, and other social disadvantages. Companies that have the capacity to deliver flexible and collaborative services over an extended period will find this opportunity aligned with their growth objectives. The successful provider will not only manage this contract but will also engage in the future development of services, making it an ideal opportunity for businesses looking to expand their influence and expertise in public health service provision.

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Notice Title

Trauma Informed Service: Support to Adults facing Homelessness and Multiple Exclusions in Somerset

Notice Description

This specialised support service is aimed at adults facing multiple disadvantages, barriers to housing, and other health and social care services. It emphasises a trauma-informed approach and the importance of collaboration with various agencies to enhance support for individuals. The provider of the service will also be invited to actively participate in future development of services and their design. Service Scope: The service provides flexible support to adults over 18 with multiple exclusions and challenges associated to their mental health issues, substance misuse, dealing with the criminal justice system which consequently means that they are at risk of becoming homeless or are homeless.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This specialised support service is aimed at adults facing multiple disadvantages, barriers to housing, and other health and social care services. It emphasises a trauma-informed approach and the importance of collaboration with various agencies to enhance support for individuals. The provider of the service will also be invited to actively participate in future development of services and their design. Service Scope: The service provides flexible support to adults over 18 with multiple exclusions and challenges associated to their mental health issues, substance misuse, dealing with the criminal justice system which consequently means that they are at risk of becoming homeless or are homeless.

Renewal: Potential for renewals of up to 24 months. Maximum contract length 7 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059f91
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058676-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,990,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Stephen Barker
Contact Email
stephen.barker@somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK23 Somerset CC

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

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