Award

715712484 - Op Fortitude MOD Veterans External Homeless Referral Pathway

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Feb 2026 at 14:22

Tender

10 Nov 2025 at 09:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, headquartered in Abbeywood, Bristol, is undertaking a public procurement process titled "715712484 – Op Fortitude MOD Veterans External Homeless Referral Pathway." This project falls within the services category, focusing on home-help services across the United Kingdom. The tender process, which initially opened for expressions of interest in November 2025, concluded with a contract award in February 2026. The competitive flexible procedure used a selective procurement method, with key dates including the expression of interest deadline and the award period end in March 2026. The contract, valued at approximately £1.5 million, will commence on 1st April 2026 and is expected to run until 31st March 2029, with potential extensions subject to the Ministry's discretion.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for large organisations with capabilities in providing supported housing services. Companies engaged in social services for veterans, those with a focus on housing support, and those accredited with value-driven service delivery would find this procurement a strategic fit. Additionally, organisations that can effectively address the housing requirements of at-risk veterans will find this contract aligns with the government’s agenda to improve veteran welfare, providing both direct business growth and enhancement of corporate social responsibility portfolios.

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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/011429-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks 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
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
amina.ayandele100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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