--- title: "Somewhere Safe to Stay" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-015d4679-e6ba-406b-b560-584ff9aa73a9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-015d4679-e6ba-406b-b560-584ff9aa73a9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-015d4679-e6ba-406b-b560-584ff9aa73a9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-015d4679-e6ba-406b-b560-584ff9aa73a9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2023-12-18" --- # Somewhere Safe to Stay Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-015d4679-e6ba-406b-b560-584ff9aa73a9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-015d4679-e6ba-406b-b560-584ff9aa73a9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-015d4679-e6ba-406b-b560-584ff9aa73a9.json) ## Summary The Durham County Council is seeking providers for the "Somewhere Safe to Stay" contract, aimed at providing short-term accommodation for rough sleepers in County Durham. The contract consists of two lots: one with 5 bed spaces for rough sleepers with complex support needs, and another with 5 dispersed units across Durham County. The contract value is £660,000, with an open procurement method and a tender deadline of February 5, 2024. The contract period will run from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026. The main procurement category is health and social work services. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the health and social work services sector to provide vital support to rough sleepers in County Durham. Providers offering accommodation, support services, and housing options tailored to the needs of rough sleepers with varying support requirements are well-suited to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this open procedure tender to contribute towards reducing repeat rough sleeping and homelessness in the region. ## Notice This contract is for Somewhere Safe to Stay (SSTS) beds. The purpose of this contract is to ensure that single people in County Durham who are rough sleeping have an option of immediate access accommodation, along with a tailored and holistic approach to meeting the support needs of the individual. The contract will provide a total of ten 'somewhere safe to stay' (ssts) bed spaces. Somewhere safe to stay provides short term accommodation (up to 7 days) with assessments and support for rough sleepers who are not owed statutory homeless duties or found in priority need. Providers will need to support service users in sourcing move on accommodation in liaison with Durham County Council's Rough Sleeper Team. Somewhere safe to stay is provided under Rough Sleeper Initiative Fund (RSI). One provider could provide all ten bedspaces to fulfil the whole contract, however to ensure a prompt mobilisation and seamless transition of service users from the providers of the existing contracts, we would consider splitting the contract into the following two 'lots': - Lot 1 Lot 1 will provide 5 bedspaces in total for rough sleepers with complex support needs, of which: - * 3 bedspaces will be for complex single male rough sleepers - these bedspaces must be within one building/project and be staffed 24/7, whilst being accessible out of normal working hours. The bedspaces would ideally be self-contained with cooking and bathing facilities, however shared/communal facilities will also be considered. * 2 bedspaces will be for complex single female rough sleepers - these bedspaces must be within one building/project and be staffed 24/7, whilst being accessible out of normal working hours, dispersed properties may be considered if staff are available 24/7. The bedspaces would ideally be self-contained with cooking and bathing facilities, however shared/communal facilities will also be considered. Lot 2 * 5 dispersed units distributed evenly across Durham County, for female or male single rough sleepers. Flexibility to accommodate those with support needs from low to high. Direct access to the properties 24/7 with keypad entry. One of the dispersed properties should be suitable for wheelchair users. The provider will support service users through early assessment and intervention, providing robust support and effective housing options to reduce repeat rough sleeping and homelessness and offering preventative support. The provider will work with Durham's Rough Sleeper Team to support service users to move into longer term accommodation suitable for their needs. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/882237f6-003f-4be0-9de5-1ce688accef5 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Dec 2023 | | Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £660,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | DURHAM | | Post town | Durham | | Postcode | DH1 5UL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham | | Local authority | County Durham | | Electoral ward | Neville's Cross | | Westminster constituency | City of Durham | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 18 Dec 2023 at 11:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/882237f6-003f-4be0-9de5-1ce688accef5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/882237f6-003f-4be0-9de5-1ce688accef5 18th December 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.durham.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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