---
title: "Adult Floating Support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1977bf23-d240-4857-a7e7-dee1c417208f"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1977bf23-d240-4857-a7e7-dee1c417208f"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1977bf23-d240-4857-a7e7-dee1c417208f.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1977bf23-d240-4857-a7e7-dee1c417208f.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2018-04-18"
---

# Adult Floating Support

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1977bf23-d240-4857-a7e7-dee1c417208f

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1977bf23-d240-4857-a7e7-dee1c417208f)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1977bf23-d240-4857-a7e7-dee1c417208f.json)

## Summary

The procurement process involves Bristol City Council seeking to award contracts for "Adult Floating Support" services, primarily targeting the social work services industry. The initiative will provide both short-term and long-term support for vulnerable adults, including older individuals with dementia, those with learning difficulties or mental health challenges, and adults with physical impairments. The tender period concluded on 28 March 2018, and the awarded contract, valued at £156,676, commenced on 1 April 2018 and will run until 31 March 2019. This open procedure is designed to encourage diverse participation in delivering essential services in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially SMEs and VCSEs, to engage in the delivery of crucial support services that enhance independence for adults in need. Companies specialising in social care, community support, and related disciplines would be well-suited to participate, fostering business growth while contributing to community well-being. The collaboration with suppliers like Age UK Bristol exemplifies the potential for impactful partnerships in this sector.

## Notice

The contracts provide for short (up to 2 years) and long term (over 2 years) floating support for: 1. older people, including dementia sufferers (500+ placements) 2. adults with learning difficulties and/or mental health (450+ placements) 3. adults with physical impairment (HIV) (20 placements) The services provide housing related support to adults with the aim of maximising their independence, and helping them to sustain their home/tenancy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74a6f226-dce6-4ec8-bbc2-d5bec6446d78 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £156,676 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £156,676 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AGE UK BRISTOL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

## Release History

- 18 Apr 2018 at 15:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74a6f226-dce6-4ec8-bbc2-d5bec6446d78

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74a6f226-dce6-4ec8-bbc2-d5bec6446d78
  18th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1977bf23-d240-4857-a7e7-dee1c417208f. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1977bf23-d240-4857-a7e7-dee1c417208f.json.