--- title: "Rough Sleepers Initiative (RSI) Grant Rapid Assessment Hub & Housing First Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5b7e8832-ce51-4c65-bba2-f88c20a71cb7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5b7e8832-ce51-4c65-bba2-f88c20a71cb7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5b7e8832-ce51-4c65-bba2-f88c20a71cb7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5b7e8832-ce51-4c65-bba2-f88c20a71cb7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF BRENT" published: "2021-02-04" --- # Rough Sleepers Initiative (RSI) Grant Rapid Assessment Hub & Housing First Service Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF BRENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5b7e8832-ce51-4c65-bba2-f88c20a71cb7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5b7e8832-ce51-4c65-bba2-f88c20a71cb7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5b7e8832-ce51-4c65-bba2-f88c20a71cb7.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Brent is currently undertaking a public procurement process for the "Rough Sleepers Initiative (RSI) Grant Rapid Assessment Hub & Housing First Service", aimed at addressing homelessness in the area. This contract falls under the health and social work services category and has an estimated total budget of up to £1,905,393, dependent upon annual grant allocations. The tender period will close on 8th March 2021, with the contract expected to commence on 1st July 2021 and run until 31st March 2024, with an option to extend for an additional two years. The procurement method is an open procedure that allows for a wide range of suppliers to participate. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care, particularly those with experience in homelessness services and intensive support frameworks. Companies equipped to manage accommodation and deliver personalised support for vulnerable populations, including those with complex health needs, would be highly suited to compete. The contract's structure, including various service lots, allows for flexibility in service delivery, encouraging partnerships among organisations, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to submit competitive bids. ## Notice Brent Council has an exciting opportunity as they wish to commission an accommodation based Rapid Assessment Hub and a Housing First service based on an annual Rough Sleeper Initiative (RSI) grant determination Lot 1 Rapid Assessment Hub This service is designed to provide a rapid response service to reduce the number of rough sleepers on the streets. The provider would be expected to undertake intensive support around reconnection and assessments ensuring all key elements and barriers to access accommodation are addressed. Self-contained or accommodation meeting Covid regulations would be expected for up to 14 individuals. The accommodation must be sourced or negotiated with the current landlord. The service will provide 24 hours waking support with a target stay of 12 weeks. In 20/21 the grant determination provided support for 10 bed spaces for complex needs clients with recourse to public funds and 4 bed spaces are for clients with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF). The Council are looking for an experienced specialist rough sleeper service provider. The number of people to be supported will vary each year and is determined by the RSI grant allocation. The total budget for Rapid Assessment hub for the whole contract period of 1st July 2021-31st March 2024 will be upto PS1,136,707 dependent on the annual RSI grant determination to London Borough of Brent Lot 2 Housing First Service This model has been set up to assist up to 12 entrenched rough sleepers, with complex intensive support health and social care needs to provide them with a chance to rebuild their lives. The provider will be expected to identify individuals known to outreach teams. The local authority would approve and assist with sourcing and allocating accommodation to each individual. The provider will be expected to continue to provide support on individual basis. The Council are looking for an experienced specialist Housing First provider. The number of people to be supported will vary each year and is determined by the RSI grant allocation. The total budget for Housing first service for the whole contract period of 1st July 2021-31st March 2024 will be upto PS318,686 dependent on the annual RSI grant determination to London Borough of Brent. Periodic Rough sleeper Initiatives (RSI) interventions will be made to deal with needs arising and presenting in the Brent for Rough Sleepers. The total budget for possible other interventionsPS450,000 for the whole contract period. The total budget for both these services and other possible initiatives for the whole contract period of 1st July 2021-31st March 2024 will be upto PS1,905,393 dependent on the annual RSI grant determination to London Borough of Brent . The estimated duration of the contracts will be for an initial period of 9 months, with an option to extend for two years on a one plus one basis dependent on an annual RSI grant determination. The estimated commencement of the services will be 1st July 2021. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82ac731b-28fa-484e-9e14-9471c7eb8d16 | | 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 | 4 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,905,393 | | 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF BRENT | | Locality | WEMBLEY | | Post town | Harrow | | Postcode | HA9 0FJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West | | ITL 3 | TLI72 Brent | | Local authority | Brent | | Electoral ward | Wembley Park | | Westminster constituency | Brent West | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 4 Feb 2021 at 20:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82ac731b-28fa-484e-9e14-9471c7eb8d16 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82ac731b-28fa-484e-9e14-9471c7eb8d16 4th February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=1e7704bc-cb43-eb11-8106-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.brent.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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