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

Hastings Borough Council

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

15 Jul 2026 at 11:46

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
TenderUpdate

28 Apr 2026 at 10:21

UK4 - Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

01 Apr 2026 at 17:48

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

01 Apr 2026 at 17:45

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

14 Jan 2026 at 17:04

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Hastings Borough Council embarked on a comprehensive procurement process, titled "HBC Supported Accommodation - Rough Sleeping Prevention and Recovery Programme (ESPH726)", aiming to secure a provider for supported accommodation services in East Sussex. The project was designed to offer at least 12 units of specialised accommodation tailored for individuals with entrenched rough sleeping issues and multiple compound needs. This initiative was part of a strategic effort to promote recovery and facilitate homelessness prevention. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure under the light-touch regime, with a tender period that concluded on 8th May 2026, and a contract running from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2027, with potential extensions up to 2029. The total service value was set at £850,500, reflecting its importance and the comprehensive nature of the service package proposed.

This tender presented significant opportunities for businesses involved in social work services with accommodation. Companies with expertise in developing tailored support packages and tenancy readiness initiatives were particularly well-suited to this contract. The procurement encouraged participation from SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), reflecting Hastings Borough Council's commitment to inclusive service delivery. The scope of work included innovations in recovery-oriented environments and strategic pathways for tenancy transitions, thus opening avenues for businesses to expand their service offerings, meet pressing social needs, and forge partnerships with local authorities aiming to tackle homelessness effectively.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060617
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066679-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination 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
15 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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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