Tender

Higher Needs Foating Support 2026-29

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

01 May 2026 at 09:59

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has initiated an open tender for the provision of "Higher Needs Floating Support 2026-29," focusing on housing and health and social work services in the UK Region UKK11. This procurement process aims to offer floating support services to individuals with higher support needs, including those with a history of rough sleeping or recently released from institutional settings. The tender stage commenced on 1st May 2026, with critical dates including the end of the enquiry period on 22nd May 2026, tender submission deadline on 1st June 2026, and the anticipated award period ending on 1st July 2026. The total contract value is £1,737,011, set to begin on 1st October 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2029.

This procurement presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs within the housing and social service sectors. The open procedure allows businesses to demonstrate their quality and social value contributions, with a significant weight given to these criteria in the awarding process. Companies with expertise in providing support to vulnerable populations in temporary accommodations or transitioning to stable housing environments would find this tender particularly suitable. The opportunity is valuable for organisations that can deliver high-quality, ongoing support solutions tailored to the needs of individuals integrating into society following periods of instability.

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Notice Title

Higher Needs Foating Support 2026-29

Notice Description

Provision of floating support to people with higher support needs and a history of rough sleeping, including in unsupported temporary accommodation, having moved on to private or social tenancy from supported accommodation, released from prison, discharged from hospital or part of the legacy Golden Key Housing Firs cohort. Establishing a Keeping In Touch service to provide remote support and a point of contact for up to a further two years for clients who have graduated higher support but require some support to sustain wellbeing.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06900d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040380-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

70333000 - Housing services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,447,509 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,447,509 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 20265 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK11 Bristol, City of

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

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