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

WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

07 Aug 2026 at 12:59

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

29 May 2026 at 15:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Berkshire Council is engaging in an open competitive procurement process for providing Housing Related Support Services for adults diagnosed with mental health conditions, under the light-touch regime. This tender, titled "Housing Related Support Services for People with a Mental Health Diagnosis 2026-27", aims to offer flexible, person-centred support to help service users maintain tenancies and live independently. The services include skill development, financial management, and access to vital services. The tender process is currently active, with submissions due by 7th September 2026. The total estimated contract value is £579,507, with services expected to begin on 1st November 2026, in West Berkshire, UK.

Businesses in the social work and rehabilitation sectors can seize this opportunity to expand their portfolio by delivering essential support services evaluated based on technical quality, cost-effectiveness, and social value. Suitable companies, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to participate, as the contract's light-touch provisions offer flexibility and potential for continued service beyond the initial term. Through partnership with housing and mental health providers, this tender not only enhances a company's market footprint but also contributes to social welfare goals by mitigating homelessness and enhancing community well-being.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a942
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075320-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, 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, 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
£579,507 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
7 Sep 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
25 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 1 Nov 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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