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The Provision of 24/7 Support Services for Homeless Clients

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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09 Dec 2025 at 10:19

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Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council, acting as the buying organisation, has recently completed the awarding of a contract for the provision of 24/7 support services for homeless clients in Sunderland, under the title "The Provision of 24/7 Support Services for Homeless Clients". This procurement process falls under the industry category of social services, with a specific focus on social work services with accommodation. The contract was awarded to HOME GROUP LIMITED, a large supplier based in Newcastle. The procurement stage, marked by the awarding of the contract, was formalised on 9th December 2025, with the actual contract period commencing on 15th December 2025 and expected to run until 14th December 2027, with potential renewal options extending to 2028. The method of procurement was a direct award, justified due to exclusive rights held by the supplier.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social work and support services to engage with high-impact projects focused on community welfare. Companies with expertise in providing holistic support systems for homeless individuals can find substantial growth potential by aligning with public authorities such as Sunderland City Council. Moreover, businesses that can develop innovative practices to deliver 24/7 support services might also gain a competitive advantage, positioning themselves for future projects requiring specialised and continuous care facilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of 24/7 Support Services for Homeless Clients

Notice Description

The urgent provision of 24/7 support services for homeless clients in Sunderland. The accommodation site will provide the following provision for single clients over 18. * 7 self-contained properties each with a bed, bathing facilities, W.C and minimal kitchen facilities. * Communal space for group work and socialising. * Private space for interviews and to act as a private space. * 24/7 accessible accommodation

Procurement Information

Schedule 5 The following conditions are met in relation to the public contract- (a)due to a particular supplier having intellectual property rights or other exclusive rights, only that supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, and (b)there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f175
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080927-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£830,553 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@sunderland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3AA
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOME GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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