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title: "Floating Support Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4140057e-31ed-4e58-b387-ac2aa0e4428a"
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buyer: "HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2018-10-01"
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# Floating Support Services

Buyer: HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4140057e-31ed-4e58-b387-ac2aa0e4428a

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## Summary

Halton Borough Council is currently seeking to commission a floating support service aimed at promoting independence and preventing homelessness. This tender, titled "Floating Support Services," falls under the health and social work services category and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 31st October 2018. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2019 and will run until 31st March 2022.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in support services, mental health, housing, and social work. Businesses that have the capability to provide tailored support to diverse client groups—including those facing mental health challenges, substance misuse issues, or anti-social behaviour—will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement could significantly enhance your organisation's visibility and impact within the community.

## Notice

Halton Borough Council is looking to commission a floating support service, to help promote independence, empower people to develop their capacity and skills, sustain their accommodation and prevent homelessness.The service will support people living in all types of tenure, including owner occupier, social and private rented properties and across all client groups including people with mental health problems, offenders, substance misuse issues and anti-social behaviour.Halton currently has two services, a generic housing support service and one working with people with mental health problems, providing support about housing issues and to access and engage with other mental health services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cebe3e80-b8ea-42c9-b11b-efcd4b723c6e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WIDNES |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA8 7QF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Halton |
| Electoral ward | Central & West Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Widnes and Halewood |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2018 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cebe3e80-b8ea-42c9-b11b-efcd4b723c6e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cebe3e80-b8ea-42c9-b11b-efcd4b723c6e
  1st October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT155522
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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