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Tender

23 Jul 2026 at 08:03

Summary of the contracting process

Eastbourne Borough Council is seeking to procure services under the title "EBC - Off The Street Offer" as part of the East Sussex Rough Sleeping Initiative. The tender process, currently active, falls under the services category, specifically targeting social work services with accommodation. The procurement method is an open procedure, inviting competitive bids until the tender period ends on 28th August 2026. The contract is to provide a minimum of 10 units of Off The Street Accommodation and necessary housing management staff in Eastbourne, UK. The total contract value is estimated at £595,000, with the award period concluding by 11th September 2026. The service contract is slated to commence from 1st October 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2029.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses within the social care and accommodation sectors, particularly those skilled in managing housing solutions for rough sleepers. Companies with experience in pre-paid block-booking arrangements, provision of maintenance and cleaning services, and robust contract management will find this tender particularly suitable. The evaluation criteria prioritize understanding the brief, risk management, team composition, relevant experience, and social value, offering an excellent opportunity for businesses keen on showcasing their strategic and operational capacity in addressing social housing needs.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

EBC - Off The Street Offer

Notice Description

Eastbourne Borough Council (EBC) has been part of the East Sussex Rough Sleeping Initiative since its inception in 2018. We work collaboratively with the RSI MDT, Outreach and Housing First teams to continue to support rough sleepers in our area to access the support and services that they require. EBC are seeking a provider (or set of providers) to deliver: * A minimum of 10 units of 'Off The Street Accommodation' (OTSO) on a pre-paid block-booking arrangement. * The necessary housing management staff for that building/project, sufficient to meet the demand of our rough sleeping population in Eastbourne. * Maintenance, cleaning and voids work

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d169
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069429-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£595,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£595,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 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
EASTBOURNE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EASTBOURNE
Postcode
BN21 4UG
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ22 East Sussex CC

Local Authority
Eastbourne
Electoral Ward
Upperton
Westminster Constituency
Eastbourne

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