Planning

Rough Sleeping Navigators Service

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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PlanningUpdate

21 May 2026 at 07:35

Planning

20 May 2026 at 13:51

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council is planning to procure the "Rough Sleeping Navigators Service" under an open procedure, valued at £2,000,000. This service is aimed at supporting individuals with a history of rough sleeping who face multiple disadvantages in accessing accommodation and support services. It focuses on health and social work services within the United Kingdom—specifically in the region UKK1. The procurement is currently in the planning stage with the contract period expected to start on 1st April 2027 and conclude on 31st March 2029. Prospective suppliers should note the future notice date set for 1st December 2026, which provides a further opportunity for engagement.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services. Companies experienced in navigating and advocating within social care systems, and those with innovative approaches to supporting vulnerable populations, would be well-suited to bid. Additionally, the open procurement method implies a competitive environment that favours entities able to deliver value and effectiveness in service delivery. Engaging in this process could enhance business portfolios and expand service reach within public sector operations.

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Notice Title

Rough Sleeping Navigators Service

Notice Description

The service will support people with a history of rough sleeping who experience multiple disadvantages and barriers to accessing accommodation and support services. The service helps them navigate the various systems and advocate for positive outcomes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069da8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046738-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 20266 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
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
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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