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Supported Temporary Accommodation (STA) - Coastline Housing Ltd.

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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17 Apr 2026 at 09:42

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05 Feb 2026 at 13:45

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05 Feb 2026 at 13:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process by Cornwall Council aims to commission Supported Temporary Accommodation (STA) services across Cornwall. The contract, issued on 31st March 2026, is part of the strategic recommissioning aligned with Cornwall Council's Preventing Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy 2025–2030. Under the Light Touch Regime as per the Procurement Act 2023, this involves direct award to Coastline Housing Ltd., given their unique ownership rights necessary to deliver these services. The main objective is to support homeless households owed a housing duty under the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 using a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach. Essential dates include the contract start on 1st April 2026 and its potential extension until 31st March 2036.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for large-scale businesses specialising in social work services with accommodation, particularly those with a focus on homeless support services. Although the contract is directly awarded to Coastline Housing Ltd., businesses in similar sectors can gain insights and identify strategic partnerships or future tenders in Cornwall's housing and social care industry. Businesses with experience in delivering trauma-informed care and managing supported accommodations may find potential growth in aligning with councils looking to enhance social care and support services within their region. Additionally, it's vital for other suppliers to evaluate their positioning and property rights to meet future demand in such inclusive and socially impactful procurement activities.

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Notice Title

Supported Temporary Accommodation (STA) - Coastline Housing Ltd.

Notice Description

Cornwall Council is commissioning Supported Temporary Accommodation (STA) services to support homeless households who are owed a housing duty under the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017. This contract forms part of a strategic recommissioning of Adult Social Care (ASC) funding into the Planning and Housing Directorate, aligned with the Council's Preventing Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy 2025-2030. Under this contract, 43 units of STA will be delivered across Cornwall. Accommodation will include onsite support as a condition of occupation, tailored to meet the needs of vulnerable individuals and families. Services will be delivered using a trauma-informed, strengths-based, and person-centred approach, with a focus on tenancy readiness, independence, and sustainable move-on outcomes. This procurement falls under the Light Touch Regime (LTR) as defined in the Procurement Act 2023, applicable to health, social, and related services. The relevant Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) codes are: 85311000-2 - Social work services with accommodation 85000000-9 - Health and social work services

Procurement Information

The contracting authority is applying Section 41 of the Procurement Act 2023, relying on the lawful justification set out in Schedule 5, Paragraph 5. Coastline Housing Ltd possesses exclusive rights arising from its ownership and long-term legal interest in the accommodation units required for delivery of the Supported Temporary Accommodation service. Under Schedule 5, Paragraph 5(a)-(b), only the rights-holder can lawfully permit service delivery within these premises, and no reasonable alternative supplier or site exists. This is confirmed by market engagement and soft-market testing, which demonstrated that no other provider could supply the required service without acquiring those property rights.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0648e7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035046-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,457,389 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£2,457,389 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORNWALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
Post Town
Truro
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COASTLINE HOUSING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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