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GCC013 - Gloucestershire Rough Sleeper Needs Assessment Specification

GLOUCESTER CITY COUNCIL

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18 Dec 2025 at 11:17

Summary of the contracting process

Gloucester City Council has initiated a tender titled "GCC013 - Gloucestershire Rough Sleeper Needs Assessment Specification," targeting the health and social work services sector. This procurement process, classified under sub-central government public authority, focuses on improving outcomes for rough sleepers through a detailed needs assessment. The process is currently active with a tender stage, adhering to an open procurement method for selected bidders only. The procurement seeks to serve multiple regions across the UK, including UKC, UKD, UKE, and more, with critical deadlines being 12th January 2026 for inquiries and 22nd January 2026 for tender submissions. The contract is set to commence on 23rd February 2026 and conclude by the end of May 2026, with a budget of £35,000. The main objective is to inform local and national Rough Sleeping strategies without duplicating existing assessments.

This tender presents a unique growth opportunity for businesses specialising in comprehensive health and social care services, particularly those with experience in addressing homelessness. It is tailored for SMEs with the capability to perform detailed, insight-led assessments that drive policy and service improvements. The evaluation criteria focus on price, quality, and social value, appealing to businesses capable of delivering high-quality solutions with a strong methodological approach and understanding of the rough sleeping landscape. This opportunity is particularly well-suited for businesses ready to collaborate with public entities like district councils, the NHS, and other community-oriented organisations to enhance the effectiveness of the rough sleeping support pathway.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GCC013 - Gloucestershire Rough Sleeper Needs Assessment Specification

Notice Description

This is a restricted procurement for selected bidders only. Please do not try to express an interest unless you are invited to tender via email from Hannah Locke at G.C.C. We have used this UK4 notice for transparency purposes only. The Gloucestershire Housing Partnership (district councils, public health, County Council NHS, Police, Probation, VCSE, and commissioned providers) seek a robust, insight-led assessment that improves outcomes for people who sleep rough. The work will inform local implementation of the national Rough Sleeping Strategy and local Homelessness and Rough Sleeping strategies, and provide a clear evidence base for commissioning over the next 3 years. Critically, this work must not duplicate existing or planned assessments: Supported Housing Needs Assessment, Adult Social Care Needs Assessment, Housing Economic Needs Assessment and Housing Commission work. Instead, it should drill down on the specific experiences, trajectories and needs of people who sleep rough and the effectiveness of the rough sleeping pathway (including outreach, verification, access to health and substance use support, emergency access, assessment hubs, supported moves, Housing First, and move-on).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f8cc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084246-2025
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
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
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 29 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLOUCESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
John Bessant
Contact Email
procurement@gloucester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+447789798976

Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2FB
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

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