Tender

Coordination of Rough Sleeping Initiative and Rapid Rehousing Pathway Services

DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

14 May 2026 at 09:13

Summary of the contracting process

Dover District Council is inviting tenders for the Coordination of the Rough Sleeping Initiative and Rapid Rehousing Pathway Services, with the procurement targeting both Dover and Folkestone and Hythe District Councils. The tender falls under the health and social work services industry category, located in the UKJ44 region. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage with an open competition method. Key dates to note include the submission deadline for tenders, which is set for 10th June 2026, and the commencement of the contract on 3rd July 2026, lasting for a period of 2 years and 9 months. Businesses interested in this opportunity should submit their tenders via the Kent Business Portal before the specified deadline.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in providing health and social work services, with a contract value of up to £165,000. The procurement process, leveraging an open competition below threshold methodology, is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering high-quality services in community welfare initiatives. The focus on rough sleeping and rapid rehousing presents a niche yet critical market segment, ideal for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in social services while making a tangible impact in local communities. Interested parties should ensure readiness to meet Dover District Council's criteria to maximise their competitive advantage.

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Notice Title

Coordination of Rough Sleeping Initiative and Rapid Rehousing Pathway Services

Notice Description

Dover District Council wishes to select and appoint a suitable Provider for the Coordination of the Rough Sleeping Initiative and Rapid Rehousing Pathway Services on behalf of Dover District Council and Folkestone and Hythe District Council and invites tenderers to submit a tender to meet the Council's requirements. The Contract is anticipated to commence 3rd July 2026 and will continue for a period of 2 years and 9 months. Expressions of interest will only be accepted via the Kent Business Portal. The completed ITT response is to be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 12:00 hours on 10th June 2026. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Dover:-Health-and-social-work-services./J9J3G6TGEB To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/J9J3G6TGEB

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069873
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044245-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£137,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£137,500 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jul 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
DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DOVER
Postcode
CT16 3PJ
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ44 East Kent

Local Authority
Dover
Electoral Ward
Whitfield
Westminster Constituency
Dover and Deal

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