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Direct Access Homeless Hostel (Bridge - Supported Housing) 18-24 Year Olds

WIRRAL COUNCIL

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04 Jun 2026 at 14:16

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement involves a contract awarded by Wirral Council for a Direct Access Homeless Hostel aimed at young people aged 18-24, falling within the services category of health and social work. The contract is for the provision of a 26-bed facility to support individuals in developing the necessary skills for independent living, thus helping to prevent homelessness and promote self-reliance. The project is located in Wallasey, UKD74 region, with the procurement stage marked as complete as of 4th June 2026. The procurement was conducted via a direct method, specifically below threshold without competition, under a light-touch regime.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the provision of social services, particularly those focusing on supported housing. Companies that can offer innovative solutions for reducing repeat homelessness and have a track record in managing services for young, vulnerable individuals will find this contract particularly advantageous. Given its focus on supporting independence through skills training, employment, and health sustainment, businesses adept in these areas, especially small and medium enterprises, are well-suited to benefit from such contracts, which may also open up further opportunities for collaboration with local government and non-profit organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Direct Access Homeless Hostel (Bridge - Supported Housing) 18-24 Year Olds

Notice Description

Contract relates to the provision of a 26-bed Direct Access Homeless Hostel for young people aged 18-24. Supported Homeless Accommodation Services assist people to develop the skills they need to live independently and forms a crucial pathway for people, preventing homelessness and promoting independence. It significantly reduces levels of repeat homelessness and tenancy failure, thereby generating financial savings across several budget streams. The service will provide temporary housing-related support services which deliver interventions that enable homeless people with multiple, complex needs to be assessed, supported, signposted and moved on in a positive way to appropriate accommodation that meets their needs most effectively. The Service will focus on providing vulnerable homeless people with tenancy sustainment techniques, supporting sustainment of Service Users health and wellbeing, assistance in accessing other appropriate support services, personal and emotional support, assistance to engage in employment, education, training, volunteering, and supporting the development of the Service User's capacity to live independently.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06adc2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052917-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£148,868 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WIRRAL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WALLASEY
Postcode
CH44 8ED
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Seacombe
Westminster Constituency
Wallasey

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIRKENHEAD FORUM HOUSING ASSOCIATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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