Award

715712484 - Op Fortitude MOD Veterans External Homeless Referral Pathway

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

16 Mar 2026 at 11:06

Award

09 Feb 2026 at 14:22

Tender

10 Nov 2025 at 09:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has concluded the procurement process for the "Op Fortitude MOD Veterans External Homeless Referral Pathway". This initiative addresses homelessness among single veterans across the United Kingdom, offering supported housing pathways and preventative advice. The procurement process utilised a selective approach via a competitive flexible procedure, reaching the awarding phase as of 16 March 2026. The awarded contract commenced on 1 April 2026 and is set to run until 31 March 2029, with possibilities for extensions until 2031. The service covers the welfare services industry and operates nationwide, with significant engagement and support provided by Riverside Group Limited. The procurement aimed at ensuring homes for veterans aligns with legislative frameworks and contributes to broader government commitments.

This tender opens avenues for businesses involved in services catering to veteran welfare and supported housing solutions. Opportunities abound for organisations equipped to deliver housing support and advisory services, particularly large-scale enterprises and VCSEs capable of managing flexible procurement requirements. Businesses that have strong networks within veteran support or social welfare and experience in handling government contracts could significantly grow their service offerings and market presence. Riverside Group Limited, as a supplier, exemplifies the type of organisation that could successfully engage with such government initiatives, benefiting from collaboration with central government agencies like the Ministry of Defence. As this tender is nationwide, the scope for impact and growth extends throughout the UK.

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Notice Title

715712484 - Op Fortitude MOD Veterans External Homeless Referral Pathway

Notice Description

Op FORTITUDE is a UK-wide referral service for single veterans at risk of or experiencing homelessness. This service provides a pathway into veteran single-occupancy supported housing for those veterans most in need, as well as a range of preventative advice and other housing support. Veterans themselves or anyone in contact with a veteran (including friends, families, statutory providers and charities) can make a referral to the service either via a phoneline or online form. The service contributes towards the Prime Minister's commitment to ensure homes will be there for heroes across the UK.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: 2 option years included, to be adopted subject to the Authority (MoD) wishes.

Renewal: Extension subject to adoption of option years by the Authority (MoD)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dd4b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023392-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

98513310 - Home-help services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,528,800 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,528,800 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,514,541 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,514,541 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RIVERSIDE GROUP

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