Planning

Preliminary Market Engagement - In-Reach Housing First and Rough Sleeper Outreach Support Services

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

01 Jun 2026 at 13:12

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wokingham Borough Council is currently in the planning stage for a potential procurement titled "Preliminary Market Engagement – In-Reach Housing First and Rough Sleeper Outreach Support Services." This procurement falls under the services category within the social work and related services industry, with a CPV code of 85300000. The project focuses on delivering support services in Wokingham, UK, with a contract period expected from 1st October 2026 to 31st March 2029. The current phase involves Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) to shape the future procurement process, with a deadline for engagement responses set for 19th June 2026 at 5 pm. An indicative value of £686,000 for the 2.5-year contract duration has been suggested, although this is subject to change.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in social work and outreach services. Companies that focus on addressing homelessness and assisting individuals with complex needs are particularly well-suited to compete. Participating businesses can leverage this engagement to influence the service design and procurement process of a sub-central government authority. With the project aiming to reduce rough sleeping and support vulnerable residents in achieving sustainable accommodation, firms with innovative solutions and a strong track record in social services can greatly benefit from this engagement. The engagement process involves a questionnaire that must be completed and returned via ProContract, offering businesses a platform to showcase their capabilities and insights.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Preliminary Market Engagement - In-Reach Housing First and Rough Sleeper Outreach Support Services

Notice Description

Wokingham Borough Council is undertaking Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) to inform a potential future procurement for the delivery of in-reach Housing First support and rough sleeper outreach services within the Borough. The Council currently commissions a block-funded service delivering these functions, with the existing arrangement due to expire in September 2026. As part of planning for future provision, the Council is reviewing its longer-term service model, contract structure, and delivery approach. The services under consideration aim to support individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, including those with complex needs. The overarching objectives are to: - Reduce and prevent rough sleeping - Support sustained accommodation outcomes - Improve health, wellbeing, and independence for vulnerable residents The Council is exploring a potential contract of approximately 2.5 years duration, with an indicative total value of PS686,000 across the full term (subject to change). This Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) exercise is intended to shape the Council's understanding of the market and inform decisions relating to service design, contract duration, funding risk, and procurement approach. The engagement is in the form of a questionnaire where suppliers can review a series of engagement questions and respond to them within the questionnaire. To register interest, please complete a copy of the Market Engagement Questionnaire and return to Wokingham Borough Council via ProContract, by 5pm on Monday 19 June 2026. All relevant correspondence will be managed through the Council's e-procurement solution - ProContract.

Planning Information

Wokingham Borough Council is undertaking Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) to inform a potential future procurement for the delivery of in-reach Housing First support and rough sleeper outreach services within the Borough. The Council currently commissions a block-funded service delivering these functions, with the existing arrangement due to expire in September 2026. As part of planning for future provision, the Council is reviewing its longer-term service model, contract structure, and delivery approach. The services under consideration aim to support individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, including those with complex needs. The overarching objectives are to: - Reduce and prevent rough sleeping - Support sustained accommodation outcomes - Improve health, wellbeing, and independence for vulnerable residents The Council is exploring a potential contract of approximately 2.5 years duration, with an indicative total value of £686,000 across the full term (subject to change). This Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) exercise is intended to shape the Council’s understanding of the market and inform decisions relating to service design, contract duration, funding risk, and procurement approach. The engagement is in the form of a questionnaire where suppliers can review a series of engagement questions and respond to them within the questionnaire. To register interest, please complete a copy of the Market Engagement Questionnaire and return to Wokingham Borough Council via ProContract, by 5pm on Monday 19 June 2026. All relevant correspondence will be managed through the Council’s e-procurement solution – ProContract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aa5f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051423-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOKINGHAM
Postcode
RG40 1BN
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
Wokingham
Electoral Ward
Emmbrook
Westminster Constituency
Wokingham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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