Planning

Rough Sleeper - Medway Assessment Centre

MEDWAY COUNCIL

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Planning

10 Oct 2025 at 15:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Medway Council is planning a tender for the Medway Assessment Centre to provide accommodation and services for individuals aged 18 and over who are experiencing rough sleeping. The upcoming procurement process, classified under the services category "Social work services with accommodation," is situated in Chatham, United Kingdom. A preliminary market engagement event is scheduled for 24 October 2025, with an online Teams meeting set to assist potential bidders in understanding the tender requirements before its anticipated launch in November 2025. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, and the contract is expected to commence between April and June 2026, with a value of £1,500,000 and facilities expected to cover 12 bed spaces with additional provisions. The final date for expressing intent to attend the engagement event is 17 October 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in social work services, particularly those experienced in managing accommodation for vulnerable groups. Companies specialising in social housing, with the capability to adapt to unique requirements such as accommodating couples and pets, will find this opportunity attractive. The procurement is suited for Registered Providers of social housing, with the tender process designed to engage capable providers to deliver sustainable and supportive environments for rough sleepers in Medway. Participation opens avenues for long-term engagements and collaboration with public authorities, as Medway Council seeks innovative solutions to combat homelessness effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Rough Sleeper - Medway Assessment Centre

Notice Description

A provision for 18 + years old who are currently experiencing rough sleeping 12 bed spaces (longer term, maybe 56 days) Crash beds (at least 2) Space for couples Flexibility on pets X2 staff per shift Registered Providers of social housing preferred April - June 2026 start Space for multi-agency drop in To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=986064368

Planning Information

Date: 24 October 2025 Time: 10am - 12pm Location: Online Teams Meeting The event is ahead of a tender we are planning to publish in November, to commission the Medway Assessment Centre (MAC) for people who are currently rough sleeping in Medway. Attendance at the event will allow us to: answer any of your questions about the tender to help us to write a tender that is in line with provider ability to deliver The link for the online teams meeting is below https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_OTY2ZjUxZTUtMWJiZC00MDEwLWFmNjYtOTk5NjdiOTY3Mzg4%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2268503e93-3ce7-4a22-bfc5-ffee421a1f57%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22a29e2e02-dbe1-496c-a53a-43ad969fd67a%22%7d Please message via the delta portal to let us know you are interest and will be attending the meeting.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ad16
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064324-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Vinnie Webb
Contact Email
vincent.webb@medway.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01634306000

Buyer Location

Locality
CHATHAM
Postcode
ME4 4TR
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
TLJ41 Medway
Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Chatham Central & Brompton
Westminster Constituency
Rochester and Strood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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