Tender

Homelessness Prevention Service

PEMBROKESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

30 Jan 2026 at 15:57

Planning

27 Nov 2025 at 12:24

Summary of the contracting process

Pembrokeshire County Council is actively seeking bids for a Homelessness Prevention Service, following a competitive flexible procedure. This open procurement process is currently in the tender stage and is scheduled to be completed by 13th March 2026 with subsequent awards expected by 20th April 2026. The project falls within the health and social work services category and is specifically aimed at providing necessary support in the UK region of Pembrokeshire. Businesses interested in participating should note the enquiry period ending on 9th March 2026, with electronic submissions being allowed in English and Welsh. The tender sets a budget of approximately £2.94 million aimed at addressing homelessness through impactful, sustainable solutions.

This tender offers a substantial opportunity for growth-oriented businesses specialising in health and social care services, especially those adept in delivering social work and related support activities. The procurement is particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs capable of meeting both quality and cost criteria outlined in the tender documentation, with continuity and sustainable outcomes being key components. Given the strategic importance of the project, businesses with a robust operational and partnership strategy, alongside proficient staffing and service implementation capabilities, stand a good chance of success. Furthermore, the contract includes a potential three-year extension, presenting long-term business prospects in collaboration with Pembrokeshire County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homelessness Prevention Service

Notice Description

Tender Notice - Homelessness Prevention Service Competitive flexible procedure

Planning Information

Pembrokeshire County Council will shortly be retendering their Generic Housing Related Floating Support Service. In order to inform the shape pf the future service, we are looking to undertake a Market Engagement/Consultation Event. The Market Engagement Event will be held in person in Pembrokeshire Archives, Haverfordwest. Date: 05/12/2025 Time: 10:00 - 11.30 am Venue: Pembrokeshire Archives, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, SA61 2PE Telephone: 01437 776339 If you are planning to attend, please provide the following information by no later than 12:00pm on 04/12/2025 to HSGTeam@pembrokeshire.gov.uk: 1) Your organisation. 2) The names of representatives who will be attending on your organisation's behalf.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ea18
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008609-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,940,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,940,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
16 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2032-07-31

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PEMBROKESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Roxanne Kehoe
Contact Email
roxanne.kehoe@pembrokeshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PEMBROKESHIRE
Postcode
SA61 1TP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Pembrokeshire
Electoral Ward
Haverfordwest: Castle
Westminster Constituency
Mid and South Pembrokeshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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