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003191 - Contract for Provision of accommodation and support for homeless individuals with multiple vulnerabilities

Durham County Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

07 Apr 2026 at 16:49

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

16 Jan 2026 at 14:34

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council recently issued a tender for the provision of accommodation and support for homeless individuals with multiple vulnerabilities. The procurement relates to the services industry category and is located in the Durham region, United Kingdom. It was initially published on 16th January 2026, with a closing date for tenders on 9th March 2026. The procurement method employed was an open, competitive flexible procedure involving multiple stages, aimed to assess bidder suitability, facility safety, and readiness. The expected contract period spans from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2028, with potential extensions up to 30th June 2030. Following a cancellation notice, this opportunity is set to be republished with an updated specification.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in support and accommodation services, particularly those with a background in addressing homelessness and related vulnerabilities. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply due to the suitability criteria. With a gross value of £900,000, this procurement project paves the way for stable collaboration with local authorities and the possibility of securing long-term contracts through extensions and additional services. The focus on a holistic, trauma-informed approach in service delivery augurs well for businesses committed to social impact and service quality.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

003191 - Contract for Provision of accommodation and support for homeless individuals with multiple vulnerabilities

Notice Description

Homelessness can lead individuals and their families and friends into a cycle that can have a profound effect on all aspects of life. It is not just a lack of accommodation; homelessness can affect our physical and mental health and wellbeing, educational achievement, ability to gain and sustain employment and puts pressure on personal and family relationships. The impact of homelessness devastates lives, and it is often a long journey for an individual to build their life up again. Being at risk of, or losing a home, can be the result of many different structural or personal factors. Unless these factors are addressed, the ability of an individual to become resilient and improve their chance of a positive future is greatly reduced, placing them at risk of becoming trapped in a cycle of homelessness. The County Durham Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy (2024-2029) was adopted in July 2024. The strategy was written following a robust review of homelessness across the County. Due to the Council's statutory duties under homeless legislation, the number of households meeting the requirement for temporary accommodation has increased significantly over recent years. From approximately 48 households in 2018/19 to almost 140 households in early 2025. The number of verified rough sleepers within the county remains consistent at approximately 15 per single night. Total presentations from rough sleepers in the first three quarters of 2024/25 were 213 compared to 182 in the first three quarters of 2025/26. Durham County Council recognise the need for a holistic, trauma-informed accommodation support model that will help to create a pathway of provision for single people who are rough sleeping and present with multiple vulnerabilities or who are at high risk of sleeping rough. A tailored, person-centred, accessible package with a range of rapid interventions is required so that individuals can exit rough sleeping quickly and sustainably.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: At the Council's discretion, should the Council acquire further funding, including from different sources, additional services may be required and may slightly differ to that detailed in the Specification but will fall under the remit of accommodation and support for homeless individuals with multiple vulnerabilities. The Council reserves the right to apply inflationary uplifts to the contract value at its sole discretion and will be based upon the availability of funding and commissioning priorities. The Council reserves the right to modify the service specification if new legislation and/or guidance regarding accommodation and support for homeless individuals with multiple vulnerabilities is published by the Government. If a successful bidder's contract is terminated, either at the Council's or the provider's discretion, the council has the discretion to approach one or all of the other successful bidders to offer them the opportunity to deliver accommodation and support for homeless individuals with multiple vulnerabilities services in this geographical area OR go to market for a new supplier.

Renewal: Two extension periods of 12 months each to be used subject to commissioner and budget approval

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0607c5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031629-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85144000 - Residential health facilities services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

98341000 - Accommodation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
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
Durham County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5WB
Postcode Area
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC14 Durham
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate & Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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