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title: "Winter Short Term Accommodation for Rough Sleeping Service (STARS)"
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# Winter Short Term Accommodation for Rough Sleeping Service (STARS)

Buyer: LUTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1f28214c-e7e6-4d5e-a095-34789305c4f9

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## Summary

Luton Council has concluded the procurement process for the Winter Short Term Accommodation for Rough Sleeping Service (STARS), targeting the industry category of other community, social and personal services. The contract, valued at £525,000, was awarded through a direct award procurement method. Located in Luton, United Kingdom, the service is set to commence on 10 October 2024 and will run until 31 March 2026. The procurement stage is in the award phase as of the most recent update, dated 2 October 2024. Notably, this service will address the needs of rough sleepers during the winter period, providing essential short-term accommodation.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating within the community and social services sector, particularly those experienced in providing support to vulnerable populations. The direct award to KEYSTAGE HOUSING, a local SME, highlights the council's preference for partnering with smaller, community-focused businesses. Companies that can deliver high-quality, immediate service and have established themselves in similar social assistance projects would be well-suited to compete for future opportunities of this nature. Engaging in such contracts can enhance business profiles, build local government relationships, and contribute to community welfare.

## Notice

Winter Short Term Accommodation for Rough Sleeping Service (STARS)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1feffa4-2295-451c-8b47-b47532cbc37c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 9 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £525,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £525,000 |
| 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 | LUTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KEYSTAGE HOUSING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2024 at 09:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1feffa4-2295-451c-8b47-b47532cbc37c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1feffa4-2295-451c-8b47-b47532cbc37c
  2nd October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.luton.gov.uk

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