Tender

High Support Accommodation Service at Ray House

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council is inviting tenders for the provision of a High Support Accommodation Service at Ray House, located in the UKF24 region of Northampton, United Kingdom. This procurement process aims to select a service provider to deliver tailored, trauma-informed support to individuals who are homeless and have a history of rough sleeping, addressing their complex needs such as substance abuse, mental health issues, and involvement in the criminal justice system. The procurement stages include an enquiry period ending on 20th March 2026, with tender submissions required by 1st April 2026 and awards expected by 30th April 2026. The procurement method is an open, competitive flexible procedure, and interested parties must submit their tenders electronically via the provided portal, adhering to the stated deadlines.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health and social services sectors, particularly those experienced in providing residential health facilities and social services with accommodation. The contract's value is estimated at approximately GBP 966,475, with potential extensions contingent upon available funding. Firms capable of delivering high-quality, person-centred support that enables individuals to transition to stable independent living will find this opportunity lucrative. Service providers proficient in addressing complex needs such as substance abuse and trauma, and those specialising in guidance and daycare services, are encouraged to compete. The structured procurement process accommodates up to six tenders to proceed to the final stage, ensuring competitiveness and rewarding innovative business solutions that align with the council's objectives for community welfare.

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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/021397-2026
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
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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