Award

High Support Accommodation Service at Ray House

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

17 Apr 2026 at 15:29

TenderUpdate

10 Mar 2026 at 14:56

Tender

09 Mar 2026 at 12:45

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council is advancing in the procurement process for the provision of a High Support Accommodation Service at Ray House. Addressing homelessness and rough sleeping, this service targets individuals with complex, multiple needs including substance abuse and mental health issues in Northampton, UK. The procurement follows an open, competitive flexible procedure under the light-touch regime, adhering to legal regulations set by UKPGA 2023/54. Key activities include a completed tender phase as of 1 April 2026, with bids evaluated and the award pending. The contract, valued at approximately £966,475, is set to commence on 1 May 2026 and could extend through March 2029, subject to funding.

This tender presents myriad opportunities for growth within the health and social care industries, well-suited for large organisations capable of managing complex social work services. Businesses specialising in day care, guidance, and accommodation-based social services might find this sector particularly rewarding. With a large-scale contract awarded to Connection Support, the focus is on delivering trauma-informed care tailored to the demographic's specific needs. Competing enterprises with expertise in handling substance abuse, mental health, and housing services could position themselves advantageously for similar future opportunities. The procurement process highlights a rigorous but transparent selection mechanism, ensuring the best service delivery outcomes and further business expansion through collaboration with public authorities.

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Notice Title

High Support Accommodation Service at Ray House

Notice Description

West Northamptonshire Council wishes to invite tenders for the provision of a High Support Accommodation Service at Ray House for individuals who are homeless and have a history of rough sleeping. The Service will provide person centred support (excluding regulated personal care which remains the responsibility of adult social care services) to people that are considered to have more complex, multiple needs, likely to include alcohol and/or substance abuse issues, poor mental health, trauma and involvement in the criminal justice system. It is intended that the service will deliver tailored, trauma informed support to help individuals achieve better outcomes and secure stable independent accommodation, suited to their needs. Please visit the West Northamptonshire Council e-Procurement Portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc/aspx/Home) to register your interest in this opportunity and to access the documentation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 12 month extension dependent on funding available

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06654f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035368-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
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

85144000 - Residential health facilities services

85310000 - Social work services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

85312100 - Daycare services

85312310 - Guidance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£966,475 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£966,475 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£966,475 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE 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
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF24 West Northamptonshire

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONNECTION SUPPORT

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