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Contract for FutureStrong Project

NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL

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28 Jul 2026 at 10:19

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by North Somerset Council, involves a contract titled "Contract for FutureStrong Project". This project falls under the category of social work and related services and is designed to support adults in sustaining accommodation and building independence. The contract, which has been awarded and is currently active, is located in Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, UK. The procurement followed a direct method below the threshold without competition and falls under the 'light touch' regime. Key procurement dates include a start date of 16th June 2025, with the contract period ending on 15th June 2028. North Somerset Council, a sub-central government public authority, serves as the buyer for this contract.

The FutureStrong Project presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in social work and related services, particularly those that can offer flexible and preventative support systems. With a contract value of GBP 297,000, this tender could significantly benefit small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like THE FUTURESTRONG PARTNERSHIP CIC, which has been awarded the contract. Their focus on delivering tenancy management support and mental health-informed wellbeing assistance makes them well-suited for this project. Companies aiming to expand within the UK social services sector may find similar opportunities beneficial for business development and strategic growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for FutureStrong Project

Notice Description

The FutureStrong Project is a tenancy-focused support and enablement service designed to support adults to sustain accommodation, build independence, and reduce reliance on higher-cost or crisis-driven services. The Service provides practical tenancy management support, guidance and mental-health-informed wellbeing support, delivered in a flexible and preventative way. This Contract does not include the provision of personal care, clinical or therapeutic interventions, or any other regulated activity. Where individuals have assessed care or clinical needs, these are commissioned and delivered separately by appropriately regulated providers

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d503
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071118-2026
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

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£247,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20242 years ago
Contract Period
15 Jun 2025 - 15 Jun 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WESTON-SUPER-MARE, NORTH SOMERSET
Postcode
BS23 1UJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Weston-super-Mare Central
Westminster Constituency
Weston-super-Mare

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE FUTURESTRONG PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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