This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

09 Jul 2026 at 10:15

Planning

08 Jul 2026 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council has initiated the tender process for its project titled "AT1351B - The Partnership Delivery Framework for Rough sleeping/Homelessness" under its Housing Needs Department. The council aims to establish an Open Framework Scheme to ensure a transparent, competitive tender, and direct award process for grant funding, which will address the needs of those at risk of homelessness or rough sleeping. The procurement stage is currently active with the tender deadline set for 13th August 2026. This open procedure covers health and social work services within the UKH2 region, focusing on contracts such as assertive street outreach and supported housing. Successful tenders will be managed under a framework agreement that includes multiple lots, providing a span of services from short-term outreach to long-term housing solutions in compliance with UK legislation.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in health and social care services, housing support, and community welfare. Companies of varying sizes, including SMEs and VCSEs, are encouraged to participate due to the project's extensive budget and its commitment to stimulating competitive market growth. The framework allows for multiple participants, thereby facilitating partnership possibilities and innovation within the sector. Businesses capable of rapid mobilisation and adaptation to complex service delivery, which aligns with the objectives of supporting vulnerable individuals, will be well-suited to compete in this tender, offering potential for substantial growth and long-term engagement.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

AT1351B - The Partnership Delivery Framework for Rough sleeping/Homelessness

Notice Description

Luton Council Housing Needs Department is seeking to have an Open Framework Scheme (The Partnership delivery) to maintain a transparent, competitive tender and direct award process for short, medium and long term, grant funding. Grant conditions sometimes require quick turnaround procurement and rapid mobilisation of services, and this process seeks to support these conditions through an Open Framework Scheme for services for single people and couples without children in their care who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and people rough sleeping or at risk of rough sleeping.

Lot Information

Assertive street and community outreach

Focusing on proactive engagement with individuals who are rough sleeping or at risk of rough sleeping. Conduct regular outreach shifts, including early morning and late-night patrols, build and maintain relationships with individuals on the street, undertake needs assessments and provide immediate support, facilitate access to accommodation, healthcare, and other essential services, work collaboratively with partner agencies (e.g. health services, substance misuse teams, local authorities) and Maintain accurate records.

Renewal: Extensions subject to the availability of funding/budget and satisfactory provider performance.

Off-street accommodation for people leaving rough sleeping

Covering the provision of short- to medium-term accommodation aimed at individuals moving away from rough sleeping. Providers are expected to offer safe, accessible, and suitable accommodation, provide a supportive environment that promotes recovery and stability, deliver tailored support plans focused on moving individuals towards independence, ensure safeguarding procedures are in place and adhered to, support residents in accessing employment, training, and long-term housing options, maintain occupancy levels and manage voids effectively.

Renewal: Extensions are subject to availability of funding/budget and satisfactory provider performance.

Supported Housing & Housing Related Support

Longer-term supported accommodation and floating support services. Providers should deliver person-centred support to help sustain tenancies, assist individuals with budgeting, life skills, and accessing services, provide structured support plans with clear outcomes, support tenants transitioning from supported housing into independent living, work flexibly across community settings as required, demonstrate experience in supporting individuals with complex needs

Renewal: Extensions are subject o the availability of funding/budget and satisfactory provider performance.

Housing (Buildings)

Focusing on the provision and management of physical housing stock. This may include: Leasing or supplying properties suitable for temporary or supported accommodation, ensuring properties meet required housing standards, health and safety regulations, and licensing requirements, carrying out property maintenance and repairs in a timely manner, managing voids, lettings, and tenancy compliance, working with support providers and the council to ensure properties are used effectively, ensuring compliance with all relevant legal and regulatory frameworks.

Renewal: Extensions are subject o the availability of funding/budget and satisfactory provider performance.

Other

This Lot is intended for services or provisions that do not fall neatly into the other categories but still support the overall objectives of the programme. This may include: Specialist services (e.g. mental health, substance misuse, domestic abuse support), training and employment support services, innovative or pilot projects aimed at preventing homelessness or supporting recovery, ancillary services that enhance the delivery of frontline support.

Renewal: Extensions are subject to the availability of funding/budget and satisfactory provider performance.

Planning Information

PME took place on the 1st July 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c6ab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064588-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£13,750,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£7,875,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
9 Jul 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 30 Mar 2031 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LUTON 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
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Further Information

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