Planning

Crawley Borough Council - Prevention and Resettlement

CRAWLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

30 Apr 2026 at 15:15

Summary of the contracting process

Crawley Borough Council is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Crawley Borough Council - Prevention and Resettlement". This contract falls under the industry category of social work and related services and is situated in Crawley, UKJ28 region. The council has published a preliminary market engagement notice to better understand the market capabilities for providing resettlement advice services to individuals affected by rough sleeping. Interested parties are invited for informal discussions by 31 May 2026, with the contract period anticipated to start on 1 September 2026, extending to 31 August 2028, and possibly reaching as late as 31 August 2029.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in social work services, particularly those capable of offering advice and assistance within the context of rough sleeping prevention and resettlement. The procurement method is a light-touch regime, ensuring the process is accessible. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, creating growth prospects for organisations aligning with these characteristics. The estimated contract value is £75,000, with a gross amount of £90,000, providing a notable financial opportunity for suitable businesses.

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Notice Title

Crawley Borough Council - Prevention and Resettlement

Notice Description

Provision of resettlement advice to people sleeping rough, at risk of sleeping rough or recently left the street to assist them to access and/or sustain 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-068fa6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040105-2026
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
£75,000 Under £100K
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
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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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