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title: "WP3861 - Housing First"
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# WP3861 - Housing First

Buyer: WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-08927c46-79dc-4b5b-b1c5-66a5a1641a8c

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## Summary

The Walsall Council is seeking a provider for a Housing First Navigator service, aimed at supporting rough sleepers and individuals at risk of rough sleeping. The contract, titled "WP3861 - Housing First," will run from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2025, with a possible extension of up to 24 months. The procurement method is an open procedure with a deadline for tender submissions by November 20, 2022. The services fall under the industry category of welfare services not delivered through residential institutions.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses in the social work services sector without accommodation to secure a long-term contract with the Walsall Council. Companies with experience in supporting vulnerable populations and promoting independent living are well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, providing potential providers the chance to offer innovative solutions to address homelessness and support those in need within the local community.

## Notice

Walsall Council are looking to secure the provision of a Housing First Navigator (support worker) service to continue to provide support for up to 50 rough sleepers, or those at risk of rough sleeping. The service will have a significant focus on helping these existing customers move on to independent living, and 'graduating' from the service - whilst there will also be an expectation on the service provider that they remain a point of contact for graduated service users if needed. The service has been in place since November 2017. This contract will run from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2025, with an option to extend for a further period of up to 24 months. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cfdc5fb-b60b-411e-ac28-b454b3685f46 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,352,800 |
| 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 | WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS1 1TP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG38 Walsall |
| Local authority | Walsall |
| Electoral ward | St Matthew's |
| Westminster constituency | Walsall and Bloxwich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
- 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2022 at 15:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cfdc5fb-b60b-411e-ac28-b454b3685f46

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cfdc5fb-b60b-411e-ac28-b454b3685f46
  21st October 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://www.walsall.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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