Tender

CBC-1929-T-LS Rough Sleeper Outreach Service

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Feb 2026 at 12:18

Summary of the contracting process

Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking to establish a Rough Sleeper Outreach Service, with a focus on reducing new occurrences of rough sleeping and assisting individuals into independent living. This procurement opportunity falls under the Health and Social Work Services industry category and is located within the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at the tender phase, with interested parties required to submit their proposals by 23rd March 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1st July 2026 and will continue until 30th June 2027, with the option for a 12-month extension. The procurement method being used is below the threshold - open competition, allowing for broad participation.

The Rough Sleeper Outreach Service tender presents substantial opportunities for providers specializing in social work services, particularly those experienced in crisis intervention and support for vulnerable populations. Businesses well-suited to compete might include those with established capabilities in offering comprehensive intervention services, floating support hubs, and collaboration with mental health and substance misuse professionals. The contract promises a significant growth avenue with a total value of £221,256, encouraging involvement from entities dedicated to social improvement and community welfare, particularly those with innovative approaches to housing and referral systems.

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Notice Title

CBC-1929-T-LS Rough Sleeper Outreach Service

Notice Description

The service will consist of four distinct elements; a. An assessment and referral function b. Floating support hubs c. Co-located Mental Health and Substance Misuse workers d. Accessible and sustainable interim and move-on accommodation options that may be available The overall outcomes of the service will be focussed on; a. Reducing the flow of new rough sleepers to the street through targeted prevention activity as directed by Central Bedfordshire Council b. Ensuring that people have a safe place to stay until an onward referral is made c. Helping rough sleepers into independence through crisis interventions, support to access services and to sustain accommodation

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Optional extension of a further 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0656f7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014718-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£221,256 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£221,256 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
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
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFORD
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

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