Tender

NDC0076-26 - Supporting Rough Sleepers or those at Risk of Rough Sleeping Flex Accommodation and Support

NORTH DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL

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10 Mar 2026 at 09:58

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North Devon District Council is actively seeking tenders for a project titled "Supporting Rough Sleepers or those at Risk of Rough Sleeping - Flex Accommodation and Support". This procurement, classified under "Social work services with accommodation", aims to provide crucial assistance to individuals facing homelessness within the UKK43 region. The tender process is currently active, using an open procurement method through the Supplying the South West Procurement Portal. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 12:00 PM on 9th April 2026, with enquiries due by 2nd April 2026. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st June 2026 and will continue until the end of March 2028.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in social work services that incorporate accommodation solutions, notably for those with a focus on community support and housing. It is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) capable of providing quality services and demonstrating value for money. The selection criteria emphasise the need for sufficient insurance, comprehensive health and safety, and equality policies. Given the project's open competition format below the threshold, businesses with robust solutions for homelessness prevention and support may find lucrative growth potential in contributing to this vital community initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NDC0076-26 - Supporting Rough Sleepers or those at Risk of Rough Sleeping Flex Accommodation and Support

Notice Description

North Devon District Council (NDDC) is commissioning a new Flex Accommodation and Floating Support Service to meet the needs of individuals who are sleeping rough or at risk of rough sleeping within the district.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066602
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021193-2026
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BARNSTAPLE
Postcode
EX31 3NP
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK43 Devon CC
Local Authority
North Devon
Electoral Ward
Bickington
Westminster Constituency
North Devon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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