--- title: "Single Person and Childless Couples Homeless Prevention Support Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-55e24981-e4a6-4f64-851b-93921f8e9c23" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-55e24981-e4a6-4f64-851b-93921f8e9c23" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-55e24981-e4a6-4f64-851b-93921f8e9c23.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-55e24981-e4a6-4f64-851b-93921f8e9c23.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2023-02-15" --- # Single Person and Childless Couples Homeless Prevention Support Service Buyer: WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-55e24981-e4a6-4f64-851b-93921f8e9c23 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-55e24981-e4a6-4f64-851b-93921f8e9c23) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-55e24981-e4a6-4f64-851b-93921f8e9c23.json) ## Summary The Worcester City Council has awarded the contract for the "Single Person and Childless Couples Homeless Prevention Support Service" to Caring for Communities and People. The procurement process involved inviting tenders for the delivery of homelessness prevention services for single people and childless couples in Worcestershire. The contract duration is for a maximum of 5 years, starting from 1st April 2023, with potential for a 2-year extension. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses experienced in providing housing support and homelessness prevention services to compete. The service requirements include providing housing support, managing emergency accommodation, and supporting rough sleepers. Businesses with a proven track record in delivering similar services for local authorities would be well-suited to fulfil the requirements of this contract and contribute to improving the lives of vulnerable individuals in Worcester. ## Notice We are inviting Tenders from Potential Providers for the delivery of homelessness prevention focused support for single people and childless couples across Worcestershire. This Service is being jointly commissioned by Local Authorities across Worcestershire: Worcester City Council, Bromsgrove District Council, Malvern Hills District Council, Redditch Borough Council, Wyre Forest District Council, Wychavon District Council and Worcestershire County Council. The contract requires the delivery of the following service elements * Providing housing support to single homeless and childless couples to prevent homelessness with a focus on early prevention. * Managing the delivery of emergency accommodation and providing support for rough sleepers during periods of severe weather The successful provider will deliver a service that supports people to live a richer and more fulfilled life, including but not limited to having the skills and confidence to maintain a tenancy, access to education and training, and improved physical and mental wellbeing. The Councils wish to secure one provider to deliver these services. The service being commissioned will be for a maximum of 5 years with funding agreed for an initial 3 year period and the option of extending for up to two additional years. Funding is dependent on future funding settlements and successful service delivery. The successful Provider must have previous experience of delivering similar work for other local authorities and must be able to commence the service on 1st April 2023. Full details and requirements are outlined in the procurement documents ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/846b9f6d-e9a7-41f9-88a4-acad4eeeb79f | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Feb 2023 | | Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 13 Jan 2023 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £904,500 | | 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 | WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WORCESTER | | Post town | Worcester | | Postcode | WR1 2EY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC | | Local authority | Worcester | | Electoral ward | Cathedral | | Westminster constituency | Worcester | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CARING FOR COMMUNITIES AND PEOPLE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75123000 - Administrative housing services - 75310000 - Benefit services ## Release History - 15 Feb 2023 at 10:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/846b9f6d-e9a7-41f9-88a4-acad4eeeb79f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/846b9f6d-e9a7-41f9-88a4-acad4eeeb79f 15th February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=bbe15ca9-2f64-ed11-811b-9f38301b3091 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.worcester.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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