--- title: "Ex-Offenders Floating Support Service - Prior Information Notice" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-336f6fd8-1ab0-4cf1-b18a-fa50c8a88770" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-336f6fd8-1ab0-4cf1-b18a-fa50c8a88770" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-336f6fd8-1ab0-4cf1-b18a-fa50c8a88770.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-336f6fd8-1ab0-4cf1-b18a-fa50c8a88770.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL" published: "2024-11-08" --- # Ex-Offenders Floating Support Service - Prior Information Notice Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-336f6fd8-1ab0-4cf1-b18a-fa50c8a88770 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-336f6fd8-1ab0-4cf1-b18a-fa50c8a88770) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-336f6fd8-1ab0-4cf1-b18a-fa50c8a88770.json) ## Summary Portsmouth City Council has issued a Prior Information Notice (PIN) for a contract titled "Ex-Offenders Floating Support Service" under the health and social work services industry category (CPV: 85000000), including additional classifications such as accommodation and welfare services. This procurement, currently in the planning stage, aims to secure a qualified supplier to provide floating support services to ex-offenders, focusing on reducing re-offending and enabling independent living. Potential suppliers are invited to participate in early market engagement, with the engagement closing on 8th February 2025. The PIN questionnaire response deadline is set for 22nd November 2024 at 13:30 PM. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social work and accommodation services to enhance their portfolio by providing vital support to ex-offenders, improving their life skills and preventing homelessness. Firms experienced in handling tenancy support and facilitating independent living will find this contract particularly suitable. By participating in this tender, businesses can build their reputation in social care and expand their service offerings within the South East region of the UK. ## Notice Portsmouth City Council is seeking, in the short to mid-term, a qualified supplier to provide a floating support service to individuals who have recently left custody or have experienced problems maintaining a tenancy in order to enhance life skills, prevent homelessness and enable transition to more independent living arrangements. This floating support is to be provided with a view to reduce re-offending amongst supported individuals. This prior information notice is issued alongside a questionnaire to be completed by suppliers to gauge potential interest in the market and to understand the experience of current market operators. The deadline for PIN Questionnaire responses is the 22nd November 2024 at 13:30PM. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31c1dc67-5f0f-4bed-9545-2197e502ce15 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 8 Feb 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | HAMPSHIRE | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO1 2AL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth | | Local authority | Portsmouth | | Electoral ward | Charles Dickens | | Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 70 - Real estate services - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 70210000 - Residential property renting or leasing services - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions - 98341000 - Accommodation services ## Release History - 8 Nov 2024 at 13:03 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31c1dc67-5f0f-4bed-9545-2197e502ce15 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31c1dc67-5f0f-4bed-9545-2197e502ce15 8th November 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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