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Housing Support Service for Vulnerable Adults_2026

London Borough of Sutton

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

06 Jul 2026 at 13:06

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

17 Jun 2026 at 17:00

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

26 Feb 2026 at 20:25

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

08 Dec 2025 at 12:39

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Sutton has completed the procurement process for a "Housing Support Service for Vulnerable Adults," targeting individuals at risk of homelessness due to mental health, substance misuse, domestic abuse, or a history of offending. This procurement follows an open procedure under the light touch regime specified by the Procurement Act 2023. The contract, valued at £4,600,000, will span from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2030, with a possible extension of up to two years. The service will offer short-term support across 119 units of supported accommodation and floating support to 40 individuals annually within Sutton, United Kingdom, falling under the "Health and social work services" category.

This tender process presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in housing management and support services. Organisations capable of providing comprehensive support to vulnerable adults, including housing management and out-of-hours services, will find this contract aligns well with their expertise. Both large entities and small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) have shown interest; however, SMEs, in particular, have the potential to offer innovative solutions tailored to the complex needs of the beneficiaries. Given the scope for contract extension, businesses also have the opportunity to establish long-term relationships with the London Borough of Sutton, fostering service continuity and growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Housing Support Service for Vulnerable Adults_2026

Notice Description

Housing support service for single adults, aged 18 years and above, who are experiencing, or are at risk of, homelessness, and are vulnerable due to mental health needs, substance misuse problems, experience of domestic abuse, or have a history of offending. This service will provide: Short-term housing support to 119 units of supported accommodation that differ in size and location Short-term floating support to 40 individuals per annum who are living in other types of accommodation, including temporary accommodation, social housing and private rented accommodation. These individuals will likely have complex needs with dual or multiple diagnoses and will require support with tenancy sustainment or resettlement. The Provider shall have the additional responsibility for carrying out housing management of furnished supported accommodation and to provide an out-of-hours concierge service. These additional services will be funded through Housing Benefit eligible rent and not through the housing support contract. This service will support vulnerable adults to live independently through the provision of housing related support and/or supported accommodation and to participate in a planned and seamless journey towards independent living. The service will promote recovery and facilitate social inclusion and wellbeing. This procurement has been conducted as a light touch contract under Section 9 of the procurement Act 2023, for services specified in Schedule 1 of the Procurement Regulations 2024.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 3 year contract with an option 2 extend for a further 2 years in 12 month increments

Planning Information

The Council is conducting online Market Engagement by issuing a Market Engagement document which provides an overview of the current service, the client profile, and key strategic priorities and outcomes for the future. The Council is seeking input from the housing support market, requesting engagement by way of response to a set of questions which will inform the development of the service specification and ensure the best outcomes for Sutton residents. Information and access to the Market Engagement is availableon the ETender Portal at www.londontenders.org and responses will be collected by way of form completion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f0b9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063188-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£4,860,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,860,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£4,600,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
9 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
9 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-12-02

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
London Borough of Sutton
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUTTON
Postcode
SM1 1EA
Postcode Area
Sutton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Local Authority
Sutton
Electoral Ward
Sutton Central
Westminster Constituency
Sutton and Cheam

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Together for Mental Wellbeing

Further Information

Notice Documents

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