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Higher Needs Floating Support 2026

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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20 Jan 2026 at 09:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Bristol City Council, focuses on the "Higher Needs Floating Support 2026" project, categorised under health and social work services. The project aims to provide floating support to individuals with higher support needs across Bristol, particularly those in temporary accommodations or transitional phases from institutions like prisons or hospitals. The procurement, completed on 20th January 2026, was carried out through a direct method below the competition threshold. The contract is scheduled to run from 1st April 2026 to 30th September 2026, with a total contract value of GBP 310,000. The award has been granted to SECOND STEP LIMITED, a large-scale supplier with a focus on social enterprise based in Bristol.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the health and social care sector, particularly those providing support services for vulnerable populations. Companies like SECOND STEP LIMITED, which is affiliated with the voluntary, community, and social enterprise sector, are well-suited to leverage such contracts to expand their service offerings and enhance their reputation in public service provision. Businesses aiming to grow within this sector should focus on building expertise in multi-faceted support environments and develop capabilities to effectively manage and deliver services within the specified timeframes and regulatory requirements outlined by public authorities like Bristol City Council.

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Notice Title

Higher Needs Floating Support 2026

Notice Description

Provision of floating support to people with higher support needs, including in temporary accommodation, High Support Cluster accommodation, released from prison, discharged from hospital and supported by Housing First.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060978
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004619-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£310,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.support@bristol.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SECOND STEP

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