Tender

Somerset Housing First - Complex Needs Housing Pathways (East Area)

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Tender

14 Nov 2025 at 15:29

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council is inviting bids for its project titled "Somerset Housing First - Complex Needs Housing Pathways (East Area)" under the industry category of Housing Services and Administrative Housing Services. The contract aims to provide support through the Housing First model, focusing on assisting individuals with complex needs to achieve stable, long-term housing in Somerset. This open competition procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with electronic submissions due by 12th December 2025. The successful bidder will begin the contract on 1st April 2026, with the term ending on 31st March 2027, and the possibility of renewal for an additional twelve months.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in housing and social support services, particularly those adept at handling complex social issues and working with vulnerable populations. The project promises to reduce dependency on crisis services and improve tenant stability and wellbeing. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are particularly encouraged to compete, given the suitability criteria and emphasis on social value within the award criteria, which weights quality at 60%, price at 30%, and social value at 10%.

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Notice Title

Somerset Housing First - Complex Needs Housing Pathways (East Area)

Notice Description

The Housing First model is designed to support the most vulnerable individuals within this cohort. It offers a person-centred, holistic approach that prioritises immediate access to secure, long-term housing without preconditions. Through intensive, tailored support, Housing First aims to improve engagement, promote stability, and enable individuals to sustain their tenancies and rebuild their lives. This commissioning initiative seeks to deliver a high-impact Somerset Housing First service in Somerset for individuals with complex needs who have experienced long-term or repeat homelessness. By sourcing and providing stable housing as the foundation for recovery and inclusion, the scheme aims to reduce reliance on crisis services, improve health and wellbeing outcomes, and promote long-term tenancy sustainment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e1c6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074098-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

70333000 - Housing services

75123000 - Administrative housing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,618 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£240,618 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialandprocurement@somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK23 Somerset CC

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

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