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Homelessness Support and Accommodation Services (HSAS) - Chi Winder

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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Planning

31 Jul 2026 at 13:01

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cornwall Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the Homelessness Support and Accommodation Services (HSAS) at Chi Winder. This project is categorised under health and social work services, specifically focusing on social work services with accommodation. It is set in the United Kingdom, particularly in the UKK3 region, and involves a direct award procurement method. A key date to note is the planned contract start date on 1st April 2027, with an anticipated end date of 31st March 2029. A future notice is expected by 24th November 2026. The total contract value is grossly estimated at £2,581,200.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the provision of health, social work, and accommodation-related services. Given the light-touch regime applicable to this contract, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), will find this opportunity particularly viable. The project is part of Cornwall Council's broader objectives to support individuals at risk of homelessness, thereby contributing to sustainable community development. Businesses with expertise in delivering accommodation-based support and promoting positive housing outcomes are well-suited to compete for this contract, aligning with the Council's statutory duties and prevention targets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homelessness Support and Accommodation Services (HSAS) - Chi Winder

Notice Description

Cornwall Council is proposing the direct award of a contract for the provision of Housing Support and Assessment Services (HSAS) at Chi Winder. The service will provide accommodation-based support and assessment for individuals experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness, supporting progression to sustainable independent living, improved wellbeing, and positive housing outcomes. The contract will contribute to the delivery of the Council's statutory homelessness duties and wider housing and prevention objectives. The procurement is anticipated to be conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and the Procurement Regulations 2024, subject to the relevant legislative requirements, Council governance processes, and approval arrangements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d8e3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072738-2026
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
£2,376,000 £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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