Planning

Housing Related Support Services for People with a Mental Health Diagnosis 2026-27

WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

29 May 2026 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

West Berkshire Council is commencing a procurement process for providing Housing Related Support Services for adults with a mental health diagnosis in the United Kingdom. Currently in the planning stage, this initiative focuses on delivering flexible, person-centred support to individuals living in various tenures across West Berkshire. The process includes a Pre-Market Engagement (PME) on 9th June 2026, with registration required by 5th June 2026. The service aims to aid approximately 20 to 30 users, promoting independence and preventing homelessness, and will run from 1st September 2026 to 1st September 2031 with potential extensions up to 2033.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specializing in mental health and housing support services. It seeks innovative providers capable of collaborating with existing housing and mental health services to enhance service delivery. The flexible, person-centred approach is ideal for organisations with expertise in developing life skills, managing finances, and facilitating access to community resources. Engaging in this contract would allow businesses in the social services sector to expand their reach and impact within the local community.

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Notice Title

Housing Related Support Services for People with a Mental Health Diagnosis 2026-27

Notice Description

West Berkshire Council is looking for a provider to deliver Housing Related Support Services for adults with a mental health diagnosis. The service will provide flexible, person-centred floating support to help individuals maintain their tenancies and live independently. Support will include developing life skills, managing finances, and accessing health, housing and community services. The provider will work in partnership with housing providers and mental health services. The service will be delivered across West Berkshire to approximately 20-30 service users. The aim is to promote independence, wellbeing, and prevent homelessness.

Planning Information

West Berkshire Council is undertaking a Pre-Market Engagement (PME) exercise in relation to the commissioning of Housing Related Support Services for adults with a mental health diagnosis. The Council is seeking to engage with providers to inform the development of the service model, specification, and procurement approach. The service will deliver flexible, person-centred housing-related support to individuals living in a range of tenures across West Berkshire, with a focus on enabling people to maintain their tenancies, develop independent living skills, and improve overall wellbeing. The service is currently in place and the successful provider will be required to work in partnership with the existing housing provider to support service delivery, with arrangements for the accommodation and lease expected to continue. Through this PME, the Council is particularly interested in gaining market insight on service delivery models, innovation, capacity within the sector, and the potential challenges and opportunities associated with delivering this type of support. Feedback from providers will help shape the final specification and ensure the procurement process is proportionate and attractive to the market. The PME event will be conducted via Microsoft Teams on 9 June 2026 from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm. This session will provide an overview of the proposed service and offer an opportunity for providers to ask questions and share feedback with commissioners and procurement officers. If you are interested in attending, please confirm your attendance via email to procurement@westberks.gov.uk When confirming your attendance, please include the following details: Organisation’s name Attendee(s) name Attendee(s) email address A Microsoft Teams invitation will be issued upon confirmation of attendance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a942
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050989-2026
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

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

85312500 - Rehabilitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£579,507 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 1 Sep 2031 Over 5 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
WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWBURY
Postcode
RG14 5LD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Newbury Central
Westminster Constituency
Newbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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