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Assertive Outreach Rough Sleepers

CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

16 Jul 2026 at 09:59

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Caerphilly County Borough Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for a tender titled "Assertive Outreach Rough Sleepers", aimed at providing outreach engagement and support to individuals aged 16 and over who are sleeping rough within the council's jurisdiction. The procurement process falls under the services category, specifically focusing on community, social, and personal services. This tender, conducted via an open procurement method, is located in the UKL16 region of the United Kingdom. The total contract value is estimated at £2,880,000 gross, with the actual amount being £2,400,000. Significant dates include the planning notice date of 16th July 2026, with a future notice expected on 14th September 2026. The contract period is scheduled to start on 1st February 2027 and end by 31st January 2031, with a possibility for renewal.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in social and community services to expand their operations, particularly those with expertise in outreach and rough sleeper support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria. Businesses capable of collaborating with various stakeholders, such as housing advice, public housing, and other support agencies, will be well-positioned to deliver on the requirements. The light-touch regime and the emphasis on service integration and collaborative partnerships highlight the need for innovative solutions. This opportunity could significantly enhance a business’s portfolio and strengthen its community service impact in Wales.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Assertive Outreach Rough Sleepers

Notice Description

The service will provide outreach engagement and coordinated support to individuals 16 and over, sleeping rough within Caerphilly CBC To deliver an assertive outreach model incorporating active street based engagement, verification, welfare led interventions, including targeted use of food and drink, weather related provisions as engagement tools to support rough sleepers. Connecting individuals to appropriate accommodation pathways, services are expected to compliment all day time existing services. Communication and liaison with partnership working with a wide a varied number of stakeholders will be expected and this includes, but not limited to, Housing Advice, public sector housing, adult and children's services, ABSDAS, GDAS, Probation and other support agencies. Full service requirements will be defined and issued in the tender pack.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cca0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067131-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Sep 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH 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
HENGOED
Postcode
CF82 7PG
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL53 Gwent Valleys
Delivery Location
TLL16 Gwent Valleys
Local Authority
Caerphilly
Electoral Ward
Ystrad Mynach
Westminster Constituency
Caerphilly

Further Information

Notice Documents

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