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title: "Provision of Accommodation Based Support Services for Vulnerable Adults - AWARD"
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# Provision of Accommodation Based Support Services for Vulnerable Adults - AWARD

Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-58924f3a-efa3-41e2-8590-0c77e0214cad

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## Summary

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Accommodation Based Support Services for Vulnerable Adults", classified under health and social work services. This award aims to address the needs of vulnerable adults at risk of homelessness in the West Midlands, UK. The council anticipates commencing the contracts for this service from 1 August 2024, with a duration of two years plus the possibility of two additional one-year extensions. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure with a total budget cap of £800,000 per annum, with no single contract to exceed £400,000 annually. Businesses had until 20 May 2024 to submit tenders, and submissions were evaluated based on quality and price.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in providing accommodation and support services to vulnerable groups, especially those experienced in dealing with homelessness and related challenges such as mental health and substance abuse issues. The awarded contracts highlight potential growth for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to the council's interest in suitably qualified contractors. Successful bidders include Cranstoun, GreenSquareAccord Limited (Sandwell), and Trident Reach the People Charity, showcasing an opportunity for collaborative work focused on social impact in the region. Businesses aiming to explore or expand in the social services sector could find such contracts beneficial for growth and diversification.

## Notice

The Borough Council of Sandwell (the Council) is seeking to award a minimum of 2 contracts for delivery of support within supported accommodation to vulnerable adults (over 18) who are currently /or at risk of becoming homeless; to prepare individuals for independent living within a settled accommodation setting. The Service/s shall play a key role in assisting the Local Authority to support vulnerable single homeless adults or those at risk of becoming homeless, supporting statutory homelessness duties and contributing to various strategies. The Contracts awarded shall collectively deliver a minimum of 90 units of accommodation-based support and shall address the needs of service users accessing the service including those: - * who are or are at risk of becoming homeless. * with chaotic lifestyles. * with a history of offending. * with a history of mental ill health. * with substance abuse issues. The Council are looking to appoint a minimum of 2 contractors and Tenderers must be able to provide a minimum of 10 units of accommodation with 100% of referrals to be made by the local authority via the Councils electronic referral system. Services will be paid on a block basis for those units accommodated by Sandwell referrals only. Please note accommodation must be available and ready for referrals, from 1 August 2024. The Council has a maximum budget of PS800,00 per annum for this Service; No contract awarded will exceed 50% of the advertised budget (PS400,000 of the maximum PS800,000 per annum). It is anticipated that contracts will commence on 1 August 2024 and run for a period of 2 years with an option to extend for a further two 1-year periods, (subject to the Council's needs for the services). Suitably qualified and experienced Contractors are invited to respond to the Invitation to Tender documents and submit proposals for the delivery of the service. These must be submitted no later than 13:00 hours on 20 May 2024 via the Sandwell In Tend e-procurement system. The deadline for the submission of any clarification questions is 13:00 hours on 13 May 2024 via In Tend. The Council intends to use an evaluation model based on quality and price. The criteria, on which the tender will be evaluated, inclusive of weighting attached to each, are included in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation. NB: The Contract reflects services currently being provided by existing organisations, and therefore the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 may apply to this contract. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents. T...

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5537bc7c-ded3-452d-86fb-7f3867cffaf3 |
| Notice type | Award 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B69 9EN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell |
| Local authority | Sandwell |
| Electoral ward | Oldbury |
| Westminster constituency | West Bromwich |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | CRANSTOUN; GREENSQUAREACCORD LIMITED (SANDWELL; TRIDENT REACH THE PEOPLE CHARITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 70 - Real estate services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 70333000 - Housing services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2025 at 16:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5537bc7c-ded3-452d-86fb-7f3867cffaf3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5537bc7c-ded3-452d-86fb-7f3867cffaf3
  4th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc

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