Planning

Supported Accommodation Pathway for Complex Singles

WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

18 Dec 2025 at 16:06

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Westminster City Council is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Supported Accommodation Pathway for Complex Singles". This procurement aims to commission services in the industry categories of housing and health and social work services. It targets the London area under the primary location of the United Kingdom. The procurement process involves market engagement and is not yet a call for tender, focusing on understanding the market’s capacity for delivering support services associated with 236 beds. Interested parties need to submit their feedback via a Market Sounding Questionnaire by 14th January 2026, by 5 PM. The total prospective value of the contract is £2,524,729 GBP, grossing up to £3,029,674.80 GBP, excluding feedback. The significant procurement dates include a future notice anticipated by 17th August 2026, with contract commencement expected on 1st April 2027.

This public procurement presents substantial market opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprises with expertise in housing and social services. Businesses specialising in accommodation management and support services for individuals with complex needs, such as homelessness or mental health challenges, can significantly benefit from leveraging their capabilities. The initiative promotes social inclusion and supports independent living, aligning well with organisations observing trauma-informed care practices. As the council explores options for expanding service capacity beyond the current provision, it invites businesses that can deliver innovative, inclusive solutions to enhance the well-being of those in need. This engagement phase provides an excellent platform for businesses to integrate insights and form strategic partnerships for future growth within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supported Accommodation Pathway for Complex Singles

Notice Description

WCC Housing Needs Supported Accommodation Pathway for Complex Singles Westminster City Council (WCC) is undertaking market engagement and invites interested parties to complete a Market Sounding Questionnaire. The purpose of this exercise is to gather feedback from the market regarding the potential commissioning of Supported Accommodation services for individuals with complex needs. This Market Sounding Questionnaire is not a call for tenders or a pre-qualification exercise. The purpose of the market sounding questionnaire is to gain insight into the market to understand the level of interest and capacity of the market in respect of delivery of the support services which would include covering 236 beds and providing support whether via a landlord acting in both capacities or a support provider with arrangements in place with a landlord of suitable accommodation. The Supported Accommodation Pathway for Complex Singles offers housing and support to rough sleepers and other single Service Users experiencing homelessness, particularly those facing multiple disadvantages and a history of entrenched or repeat homelessness. The pathway operates using a trauma-informed approach, focusing on stabilisation and tailored support. The pathway supports Service Users with high, medium, and low support needs, including those with specific needs such as mental health and substance misuse. The service aims to equip Service Users with the skills needed for independent living, prevent repeat homelessness, and promote social inclusion. The current Supported Accommodation Pathway for Complex Singles comprises 348 beds across seven contracts. Westminster City Council intends to maintain this capacity and explore options to increase it in the future. To inform its commissioning strategy for accommodation with commissioned support services, the Authority is seeking market feedback through a questionnaire. This will help assess the market's capacity to deliver support services for approximately 236 beds, either through a landlord providing both accommodation and support or a support provider working in partnership with a landlord offering suitable accommodation.

Planning Information

Please note that you will need to access Westminster's procurement portal to access the Market Sounding Questionnaire- Our eSourcing and Contract Management Solution | Westminster City Council Please send your responses (and any questions) via Jaggaer by searching for Supported Accommodation for Complex Singles by uploading your response as an attachment. All responses are to be submitted via Jaggaer no later than Wednesday 14th January 2026 by 5pm.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f999
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084578-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

70333000 - Housing services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,524,729 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Aug 20268 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sonya Edwards
Contact Email
sedwards@westminster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1E 6QP
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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