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Supported Living for Homeless Persons

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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31 Mar 2026 at 13:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Supported Living for Homeless Persons" was conducted by Sunderland City Council in the United Kingdom, under the industry category of social work services with accommodation. This contract involved providing temporary accommodation and round-the-clock support for homeless individuals in Sunderland, utilising 19 self-contained flats. The procurement was executed via a direct method under a light-touch regime, occurring below the defined threshold without competition, and culminating in a contract award date on 31st March 2026. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and end on 31st March 2027, with potential extension options up to 31st March 2028. This marks the award stage of the procurement, as indicated by the associated transparency notice published the same day.

This tender provides an opportunity for significant business growth, particularly for organisations experienced in delivering comprehensive support services for vulnerable groups. Companies specialising in social care services, especially those with a focus on housing and support for homeless individuals, would find this tender particularly suitable. Thirteen Housing Group Limited, a large-scale supplier, was selected as the contractor, highlighting the contract's potential benefits for entities capable of large-scale operations and collaboration with governmental bodies. The ongoing consultation for a future procurement solution suggests additional opportunities for businesses to engage in subsequent contract renewals or expansions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supported Living for Homeless Persons

Notice Description

Provision of temporary homeless accommodation (19 self contained flats) and 24/7 homeless support for single clients in Sunderland. Light Touch under threshold (procurement when, for economic, technical or artistic reasons, or for reasons connected with the protection of exclusive rights)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067965
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029776-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£382,251 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUNDERLAND 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
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3AA
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THIRTEEN HOUSING GROUP

Further Information

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