Tender

HBC Supported Accommodation - Rough Sleeping Prevention and Recovery Programme (ESPH726)

HASTINGS BOROUGH COUNCIL

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28 Apr 2026 at 09:21

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Tender

01 Apr 2026 at 16:45

Planning

14 Jan 2026 at 17:04

Summary of the contracting process

Hastings Borough Council is actively seeking providers for the "HBC Supported Accommodation - Rough Sleeping Prevention and Recovery Programme" under its tender ESPH726. This procurement targets the service category of social work services with accommodation and is particularly aimed at addressing rough sleeping in East Sussex. With a set contract value of £850,500, the service requires a minimum of 12 supported accommodation units tailored for individuals with entrenched and multiple needs. The procurement method is an open procedure, accommodating electronic submissions in English, and is currently at the tender stage. Noteworthy deadlines include the submission deadline extended to 8 May 2026 at 15:00, with the contract award expected by 8 June 2026. The programme operates within the UKJ22 region, offering a strategic opportunity for service providers skilled in social work and housing assistance.

This tender opens possibilities for experienced providers in the fields of social services, housing, and community health to contribute to substantial social initiatives. It appeals especially to businesses adept at managing supported housing projects, homelessness prevention, and tenancy readiness programmes. Collaboration with local authorities could lead to enhanced access to general needs accommodation, supported by financial incentives and established landlord networks. SMEs and organisations with a focus on VCSE activities may find this procurement particularly rewarding as it supports a light-touch regime, potentially allowing them to innovate and make impactful contributions to social value. Successful bidders have the chance to engage with critical social work services, nurturing both business development and community welfare within East Sussex.

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Notice Title

HBC Supported Accommodation - Rough Sleeping Prevention and Recovery Programme (ESPH726)

Notice Description

Hastings Borough Council, in partnership with all other District and Borough Authorities in East Sussex, are seeking a provider (or set of providers) with suitable provision to provide a minimum of 12 units of Supported Accommodation in East Sussex, tailored to meet the demand of an entrenched rough sleeping population. This service will provide a bespoke offer of Supported Accommodation aimed working with those with entrenched and multiple compound needs. The service will focus on providing a period of accommodation to deliver assessments, promote recovery, and work to facilitate homelessness prevention by delivering a package of tenancy readiness training and skills development that aims to promote move on into general needs accommodation. The project will benefit from a specialist Move On pathway, tailored to a variety of needs and that respond to supporting our objectives of rough sleeping prevention. This will include access to Housing First units under the Single Homeless Accommodation Programme, Rough Sleeping/Next Steps Accommodation Programme, or other supported accommodation services. The Local Authorities will also work with the service to enable proactive move on pathways into general needs tenancies by promoting greater access through financial incentives and landlord networks.

Planning Information

This Preliminary Market Engagement is being carried out via the East Sussex Procurment Hub e-tendering Portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/esph/aspx/Home). Please check all details in PME 726 Supported Accommodation (Rough Sleeping Prevention and Recovery Programme) and return filled in PME726 Appendix A -Questionnaire via the Portal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060617
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038368-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£850,500 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£850,500 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 20265 days to go
Future Notice Date
30 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HASTINGS BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HASTINGS
Postcode
TN34 3UY
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ22 East Sussex CC

Local Authority
Hastings
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hastings and Rye

Further Information

Notice Documents

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