Planning

Crawley Borough Council - Street Outreach Services

CRAWLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

30 Apr 2026 at 15:01

Summary of the contracting process

Crawley Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for street outreach services, specifically focused on identifying and assisting people sleeping rough in Crawley, UK. This public tender, titled "Crawley Borough Council - Street Outreach Services," falls under the industry category of social work and related services, with a main procurement category of services. The Council is engaging in market research to identify potential providers, inviting interested organisations to reach out for informal discussions by 31st May 2026. The contract is planned to start on 1st September 2026 and end on 31st August 2028, with a possible extension until 31st August 2029. The estimated contract value is £150,000 with a gross value of £180,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given their suitability for this procurement. The procurement method encourages engagement with local businesses ready to provide services that support behaviour change and promote accommodation access for rough sleepers. Companies experienced in community outreach, social work, or related fields have a substantial opportunity to grow their business through meaningful collaboration with Crawley Borough Council, contributing to social welfare and community development.

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Notice Title

Crawley Borough Council - Street Outreach Services

Notice Description

Street outreach services - The identification and engagement of people sleeping rough in Crawley. Encouraging and supporting rough sleepers to access and engage with services, support behaviour change and to access accommodation.

Planning Information

The Council has published this notice in order to research the available market for the provision of these services. If you believe your organisation can provide these services, contact us for an informal discussion about whether your organisation could meet our needs. Contact: hannah.edwards@crawley.gov.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068f9b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040088-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 May 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CRAWLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CRAWLEY
Postcode
RH10 1UZ
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ28 West Sussex (North East)
Delivery Location
TLJ28 West Sussex (North East)

Local Authority
Crawley
Electoral Ward
Three Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Crawley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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