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HBC NB Street Outreach and Move on Support Contract (Rough Sleeping Prevention and Recovery Programme) (ESPH725 JB)

HASTINGS BOROUGH COUNCIL

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26 Nov 2025 at 11:57

Summary of the contracting process

Hastings Borough Council, in collaboration with other District and Borough Authorities in East Sussex, is commencing an open procurement process for the "HBC NB Street Outreach and Move on Support Contract," a part of the Rough Sleeping Prevention and Recovery Programme. This tender is seeking a provider capable of delivering assertive outreach and support services to mitigate the risks of rough sleeping. The procurement falls under the services category, focusing on guidance, counselling, community action, and health services, with a total contract value estimated at £2,672,250. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 16 January 2026, the enquiry period ending on 19 December 2025, and the contract award period by 16 February 2026. The contract is expected to commence on 1 April 2026 and may extend until 31 March 2029, with an additional one-year extension option available.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations experienced in delivering community health and social services, especially those with expertise in dealing with homelessness and rough sleeping prevention. Firms specialising in comprehensive support services, including collaboration with health, criminal justice, and social care sectors, will find this tender well-suited to their expertise. With an emphasis on holistic service delivery and long-term homelessness prevention, the contract offers exposure and potential recurring business, given its substantial estimated value and possible contract extension. This initiative will particularly appeal to businesses keen on contributing to systemic changes in homelessness prevention through strategic partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HBC NB Street Outreach and Move on Support Contract (Rough Sleeping Prevention and Recovery Programme) (ESPH725 JB)

Notice Description

Hastings Borough Council (HBC), in partnership with all other District and Borough Authorities in East Sussex, are seeking a Provider to deliver on the Rough Sleeping Prevention and Recovery Programme's key priorities of assertive outreach and proactive move on support to clients who are, or will be, at risk of rough sleeping. The programme will respond to rough sleeping demand and provide a range of housing support services dedicated to moving clients off the street and into accommodation. The programme will also have a greater focus on long-term prevention of homelessness and rough sleeping, through greater partnership working and contributing to long-term systems change. To support this approach, local authorities and the contract Provider will also work in partnership with health, criminal justice, and social care services to provide holistic support to those rough sleeping who are experiencing multiple disadvantages. Services provided by grant funding estimated at PS890,750.00 (including VAT) per annum. This figure is subject to confirmation, should grant funding for the service be lower/higher the Council reserves the right to modify the scope or term of service to utilise all available grant funding. Full details are available in the tender pack.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Council reserves the right to extend the contract by an additional one year.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e90c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077181-2025
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312310 - Guidance services

85322000 - Community action programme

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,672,250 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,672,250 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2028-11-27

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HASTINGS BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Natalia Bagiriants
Contact Email
procurement@hastings.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HASTINGS
Postcode
TN34 3UY
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ22 East Sussex CC

Local Authority
Hastings
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hastings and Rye

Further Information

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