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Homelessness Support and Accommodation Services (HSAS) - Cosgarne Hall

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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Planning

31 Jul 2026 at 12:52

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Cornwall Council, is currently in the planning stage and focuses on providing Homelessness Support and Accommodation Services (HSAS) at Cosgarne Hall. Cornwall Council, a sub-central government public authority, is situated in Truro, UK. This tender falls under the services category, specifically social work services with accommodation, and it is set within the UKK3 region. A direct award procurement method will be utilised, adhering to the Procurement Act 2023 and the Procurement Regulations 2024. Key dates include a future notice date on 24 November 2026, with an anticipated contract start on 1 April 2027, and end on 31 March 2029, although there is potential for renewal up until 2035. The gross contract value is £3,091,200, targeting both SMEs and VCSEs, and aiming to support individuals experiencing homelessness by enhancing their independent living skills.

This opportunity is particularly promising for businesses in the social work services sector looking to expand their service offerings in housing support. The tender's focus on social and health-related services presents significant growth potential, especially for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in social work and accommodation services. Engaging in this contract can bolster a company’s portfolio by associating with public authority initiatives aimed at improving welfare and resilience among vulnerable populations. The direct award procurement method suggests a streamlined bidding process, potentially easing market entry for suitable qualified suppliers. The long duration of the contract also offers a stable source of revenue and the chance to foster long-term relationships with local government bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homelessness Support and Accommodation Services (HSAS) - Cosgarne Hall

Notice Description

Cornwall Council intends to directly award a contract for the provision of Housing Support and Assessment Services (HSAS) at Cosgarne Hall. The service will provide accommodation-based support and assessment for individuals experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness, helping service users to develop independent living skills, access appropriate housing solutions, and improve health, wellbeing and social outcomes. The contract will support the Council's statutory homelessness duties and wider objectives relating to prevention, recovery, resilience and sustainable independent living. The procurement is anticipated to be undertaken by direct award in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, the Procurement Regulations 2024, and the Council's Contract Procedure Rules, subject to all necessary approvals and governance requirements..

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d8de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072730-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,576,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Nov 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 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
CORNWALL 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
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
Post Town
Truro
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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