This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

02 Aug 2026 at 16:02

Tender

17 Jun 2026 at 13:34

Planning

29 Sep 2025 at 14:09

Summary of the contracting process

North Tyneside Borough Council, in collaboration with Northumberland County Council, has completed a procurement process under the Open Procedure method for the provision of Rough Sleeper Services. This initiative, carried out with legal backing from the Procurement Act 2023, involved an array of services designed to support homeless individuals in North Tyneside and Northumberland. The procurement process entered the award stage, with THE CYRENIANS LTD being identified as the supplier. The contract is set to commence on 1st September 2026 and will conclude on 31st August 2029. This £525,000 contract falls within the health and social work services industry category and aims to address rough sleeping through verification, support visits, and the provision of temporary accommodation within the specified regions of the UKC21 and UKC22. Key milestones included tender publication on 17th June 2026 and an award date of 31st July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those with expertise in providing support to vulnerable populations. Medium and large service providers, as well as SMEs with relevant capabilities, may find this contract beneficial for business growth, particularly given the contract’s aim to tackle homelessness through comprehensive, region-wide initiatives. Companies with a focus on innovative solutions for social challenges are well-suited to address the various criteria set out in the tender, including service delivery, mobilisation plans, and resource management. Additionally, experience in managing temporary accommodation solutions and providing assertive outreach support would be advantageous for maximising impact and fulfilling the contract’s objectives effectively.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Rough Sleeper Service

Notice Description

Procured under the PA2023 Open Process. North Tyneside Council and Northumberland County Council are committed to delivering positive outcomes for homeless households. The Service is for the provision of: * A response to reports of rough sleeping across Northumberland and North Tyneside, with verification and support visits completed; * Proactive visits to key hotspot areas across North Tyneside and Northumberland, which are known to rough sleepers; * Assertive outreach support for people sleeping rough in North Tyneside and Northumberland and for rough sleepers who meet the criteria and are placed in temporary accommodation, including, but not limited to, those placed under the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP); and * The provision and management of 'Somewhere Safe To Stay' (SSTS) temporary accommodation, including support to residents within the scheme. SSTS is to only be provided within the North Tyneside area and for rough sleepers within North Tyneside. Value of Contract is PS525,000

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extension will be made on a 1 year plus 1 year. Total extension 2 years.

Planning Information

Expressions on Interest to be submitted via the OPEN portal reference number OPEN20251689 - Rough Sleeper Services. Event will be conducted via teams on 7th October 2025 at 2.00pm. The event will provide suppliers with information regarding current scope and procurement process and will allow suppliers to submit ideas of what should be included within the scope.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a42f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072962-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£525,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£525,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£525,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
7 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
30 Jul 20262 days ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTH TYNESIDE
Postcode
NE27 0BY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC21 Northumberland, TLC22 Tyneside

Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE CYRENIANS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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