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Notice Title

Rough Sleeping Prevention Service / Higher Needs Floating Support Service / Rough Sleeping Assessment Centre

Notice Description

Rough Sleeping Prevention Service Recommissioning of the Rough Sleeping Prevention Service (RSPS) funded by the Homelessness, Rough Sleeping and Domestic Abuse Award from MHCLG. This is a key service in preventing rough sleeping and partner in the Rapid Rehousing Pathway. RSPS aims to reduce the number of people sleeping rough by working with clients to develop appropriate move-on plans which are achievable and sustainable. The service includes 15 units of accommodation are allocated to RSPS clients and an embedded worker within Southmead Hospital. RSPS aligns closely with Bristol Street Outreach as a triage option for people who are new to the streets and in delivery of the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol response when the weather poses a risk to life. Total value: PS1,316,165 Contract dates: 1 October 2026 - 31 March 2029 Tender to go live end of March. Higher Needs Floating Support Service Recommissioning of the Higher Needs Floating Support Service (HNFS) funded by the Homelessness, Rough Sleeping and Domestic Abuse Award from MHCLG. This is a key service in supporting clients with a history, or at risk of, rough sleeping to sustain unsupported accommodation. The service offers floating support to eligible clients in temporary accommodation, independent tenancies and to the Golden Key Housing First legacy cohort. It also includes a Keeping In Touch offer, to maintain a longer-term point of contact. HNFS aims to provide support to stabilise and sustain accommodation, working towards more suitable options where appropriate with partner colleagues. Support is holistic, considering additional needs. Total value: PS1,456,164 Contract dates: 1 October 2026 - 31 March 2029 Tender to go live end of March. Rough Sleeping Assessment Centre Description Commissioning of a new service to deliver a Rough Sleeping Assessment Centre funded by the Homelessness, Rough Sleeping and Domestic Abuse Award from MHCLG. This will provide off the streets accommodation for people who have experienced long term rough sleeping and multiple disadvantages. The Rough Sleeping Assessment Centre aims to deliver a 15-20 bedspaces of accessible off-the-streets accommodation. There will be 24 hour staffing and managed front door. Support will be trauma informed with multi-agency input to support additional needs and offer stabilisation ahead of move-on to appropriate, sustainable accommodation options. The service offers an alternative option for people as a first step away from rough sleeping. Total value: (estimated) Up to PS1,165,905 depending on bedspace number Contract dates: 1 October 2026 - 31 March 2029 Expression of interest to follow.

Planning Information

The Market Engagement Event will include presentations on each of the three individual contracts, outlining the service specifications, rationale, and expected outcomes. There will also be a presentation covering the procurement process, next steps, and indicative timescales. Questions may be asked during the event. These will be collated by BCC and shared with all providers via ProContract after the session. Providers may also submit clarification questions following the event; these will be anonymised and shared with all attendees to ensure transparency. Event Date & Time: Friday 13/03/2026 10:00am - 12:30pm Event Location: 100 Temple Street Bristol BS1 6AG Room 4S4 Please report to the reception desk via the right-hand entrance (not the Citizen Service Point). If you wish to attend or ask any further questions, please contact Joni Lloyd via email joni.lloyd@bristol.gov.uk.

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-0661c1
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019403-2026
Current Stage: Planning
All Stages: Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Not Specified
Procurement Method Details: Not specified
Tender Suitability: SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale: Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

70333000 - Housing services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: £1,165,905 £1M-£10M
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 13 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: 30 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Planning
Lots Status: Planning
Awards Status: Not Specified
Contracts Status: Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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: TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
Local Authority: Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward: Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency: Bristol Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019403-2026
4th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019329-2026
4th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

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