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Rough Sleeper Assertive Outreach / In-Reach Officer

NORTH DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL

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30 Apr 2026 at 12:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by North Devon District Council, aimed to appoint a Rough Sleeper Assertive Outreach / In-Reach Officer. Categorised under services in the health and social work sector, the process took place in Barnstaple, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted via a direct method without competition and concluded successfully with the contract awarded on 1 April 2026. The contract, valued at £80,000 with a gross amount of £96,000, is set to run from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social work services, particularly those with experience in outreach for vulnerable populations. The contract was awarded to FREEDOM COMMUNITY ALLIANCE LIMITED, a large-scale VCSE (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise) organisation, indicating a preference for bidders with substantial capacity and experience in similar domains. Businesses aiming to grow in the public sector, especially those equipped to meet the needs of sub-central government authorities, can find similar opportunities impactful for expanding their portfolio.

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Notice Title

Rough Sleeper Assertive Outreach / In-Reach Officer

Notice Description

Provision of Rough Sleeper Assertive Outreach / In-Reach Officer

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068f56
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039940-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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 1DG
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
Not specified

Local Authority
North Devon
Electoral Ward
Barnstaple Central
Westminster Constituency
North Devon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FREEDOM COMMUNITY ALLIANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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