Award

Accommodation based Housing Related Support (HRS) Service for Lot 1 (Medium to High Needs) and Lot 2 ( Low to Medium Needs)

SLOUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

13 Mar 2026 at 15:57

Tender

04 Nov 2025 at 11:06

Summary of the contracting process

Slough Borough Council is overseeing a procurement process titled "Accommodation based Housing Related Support (HRS) Service," aimed at addressing the needs of homeless residents in Slough aged 18 to 65. This tender process, under the open procedure method and following a light-touch regime, consists of two lots: Lot 1 targets medium to high needs individuals, while Lot 2 caters to low to medium needs individuals. The procurement stage is complete, with contracts awarded on 2 March 2026, and the service set to commence on 1 May 2026, running for two years with a potential one-year extension until 30 April 2029. These services fall under industry categories including housing, health, social work, and related services, with businesses expected to complete an Accommodation Suitability Checklist for proposed facilities. A Supplier Engagement Event is scheduled for 5 November 2026, providing an opportunity for prospective suppliers to learn more about the project requirements and engage directly with the council.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in social work and housing services, particularly those with experience in providing accommodation and support to vulnerable individuals. Organisations such as Look Ahead Care and Support Limited and YMCA St Paul's Group have been awarded contracts, highlighting the potential success for large-scale suppliers with capabilities in working with diverse cohorts. Businesses adept at managing complex needs, delivering health and social support, and operating within the parameters of open procurement procedures would be well-suited to compete, especially considering the emphasis on quality (80%) and price (20%) in the award criteria. With a gross contract value of £1,396,800 and an option to extend, this initiative provides ample scope for growth and adaptation in the sector.

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Notice Title

Accommodation based Housing Related Support (HRS) Service for Lot 1 (Medium to High Needs) and Lot 2 ( Low to Medium Needs)

Notice Description

Slough Borough Council is seeking tenders for an Accommodation-based Housing Related Support (HRS) Services for Slough residents aged 18 to 65. The primary purpose of the service is to provide an alternative to rough sleeping or temporary accommodation for single people who are currently homeless or at risk of homelessness, with a view to supporting them into more independent accommodation. This will require a support provider to have access to suitable premises within which to provide appropriate support for approx. 63 units currently broken into two lots: Lot 1 - high to medium needs (approx. 18) and Lot 2 - low to medium needs (approx. 45) Lot 1: Provision of accommodation and support for 18 people with medium to high support needs The service is aimed at people aged 21 to 65, with high and/or complex needs, who have a significant or repeat history of rough sleeping and/or have health, care and support needs best met through supported housing. The service will also be open to young people aged 18-20 with higher needs dependent on ability to manage risk within the accommodation. Lot 2: Provision of accommodation and support for up to 45 people with low to medium-sized support needs People aged 18-35 who are newly homeless and/or have less significant health or support needs and can be assisted through low/med support accommodation options, or access to housing and short-term floating support or reconnections to friends and family if deemed appropriate 18-65. The service will be open to young people aged 18-20 with higher needs dependent on ability to manage risk within the accommodation. The service will be open to people over 35 with lower needs dependent on the ability to manage risks within the accommodation. The accommodation can be for a dedicated block or a dispersed model of accommodation. Providers must complete an Accommodation Suitability Checklist for all accommodation that you are proposing to use. A new contract for accommodation and support is to commence on 1 May 2026 for two years with an option to extend for a further one year until 30 April 2029. The Council is holding a Supplier Engagement Event on 5 November 2026 at 10am on MS Teams. If you would like to attend, please provide your email address via the portal and we will send you a Teams link. More detail is in the ITT.

Lot Information

Accommodation based Housing Related Support Service - Lot 1 (Medium - High needs)

Lot 1: Provision of accommodation and support for 18 people with medium to high support needs The service is aimed at people aged 21 to 65, with high and/or complex needs, who have a significant or repeat history of rough sleeping and/or have health, care and support needs best met through supported housing. The service will also be open to young people aged 18-20 with higher needs dependent on ability to manage risk within the accommodation.

Renewal: The contract can be extended for a further 12 months

Accommodation based Housing Related Support Service - Lot 2 (Low - Medium Needs)

Lot 2: Provision of accommodation and support for up to 45 people with low to medium-sized support needs People aged 18-35 who are newly homeless and/or have less significant health or support needs and can be assisted through low/med support accommodation options, or access to housing and short-term floating support or reconnections to friends and family if deemed appropriate 18-65. The service will be open to young people aged 18-20 with higher needs dependent on ability to manage risk within the accommodation. The service will be open to people over 35 with lower needs dependent on the ability to manage risks within the accommodation.

Renewal: The contract can be extended for a further 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d9ae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023159-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

70 - Real estate services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

70333000 - Housing services

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,164,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,164,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,396,800 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2028-09-11

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SLOUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SLOUGH
Postcode
SL1 2EL
Post Town
Slough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
TLJ11 Berkshire

Local Authority
Slough
Electoral Ward
Herschel Park
Westminster Constituency
Slough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

LOOK AHEAD CARE AND SUPPORT

YMCA ST PAUL'S GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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