--- title: "BSH/HLN/Singles and Childless Couples Flexible Level Supported Housing Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-44572355-212a-408b-87f2-975753a4630d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-44572355-212a-408b-87f2-975753a4630d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-44572355-212a-408b-87f2-975753a4630d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-44572355-212a-408b-87f2-975753a4630d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL" published: "2023-06-30" --- # BSH/HLN/Singles and Childless Couples Flexible Level Supported Housing Framework Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-44572355-212a-408b-87f2-975753a4630d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-44572355-212a-408b-87f2-975753a4630d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-44572355-212a-408b-87f2-975753a4630d.json) ## Summary The Bristol City Council has initiated a planning stage tender for the BSH/HLN/Singles and Childless Couples Flexible Level Supported Housing Framework. The framework aims to address the housing needs of homeless individuals and childless couples in Bristol through innovative housing solutions. The engagement end date for this tender is July 18, 2023. The procurement presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations to provide supported housing services within the social and personal services industry category in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This tender by Bristol City Council provides a chance for businesses to contribute to the supported housing framework for homeless individuals and childless couples, catering to the rising demand for supported housing services in Bristol. SMEs and VCSE organisations well-versed in social work and related services are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The flexible level supported housing framework focuses on delivering tailored housing options to individuals in need, ensuring a positive transition to sustainable accommodation and addressing the shortage of social rented housing in the region. ## Notice Dear Registered Provider Bristol City Council is delighted to announce the launch of a new flexible level supported housing framework for homeless individuals and childless couples. The city has witnessed a significant rise in homelessness, largely attributed to a combination of factors such as the Covid19 pandemic, escalating cost of living, welfare benefit reform, and the scarcity of affordable housing options. Presently, the council does not have a dedicated supported housing service for childless singles and couples, leaving them with non-supported Temporary Accommodation provided by private landlords. This innovative framework aims to provide multiple service providers with the means to offer supported alternatives to procured Temporary Accommodation. As of June 2023, approximately 380 childless singles and couples occupy non-supported Temporary Accommodation and present with a variety of support needs. This initiative will cater to singles and couples without dependent children, to whom the council owes Part 7 of the Housing Act 1996. Given the chronic shortage of available social rented accommodation, this framework empowers Registered Providers, charities, and not-for-profit organisations to contribute new housing options to Bristol through direct lease or acquisition and renovation, to address this housing need. The framework will operate alongside and complement the existing supported housing homelessness pathways, ensuring suitable accommodation for clients requiring housing with support. This Temporary Social Housing model, which is exempt from the Rent Standards formula rent empowers local authorities to adapt their supply of supported housing for homeless individuals around a core offering of supported accommodation. By commissioning new services under this model, Bristol City Council can quickly and effectively respond to the growing demand for housing-related homelessness services. We seek to deliver flexible level support with housing, tailored to individual needs. It maximises the potential for successful transition to permanent, sustainable accommodation, ensuring a positive outcome for the individuals involved. We are holding a Teams event to publicise the Framework in advance of a procurement exercise, where we will be able to provide further details around the service specification. There will also be an opportunity to discuss our Supported Families Accommodation Framework which has recently been amended to allow a lease or acquisition based model. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/supported-housing-framework-for-homeless-individuals-and-childless-couples-tickets-669349942697?aff=oddtdtcreator Best wishes ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82af7c23-fb5b-451a-8930-27d57c384010 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Jun 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 18 Jul 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,700,933 | | 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 | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 30 Jun 2023 at 14:01 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82af7c23-fb5b-451a-8930-27d57c384010 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82af7c23-fb5b-451a-8930-27d57c384010 30th June 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.bristol.gov.uk/ - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/supported-housing-framework-for-homeless-individuals-and-childless-couples-tickets-669349942697?aff=oddtdtcreator ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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