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title: "Floating Support Services"
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# Floating Support Services

Buyer: ONESOURCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6616f281-e7e8-44b0-bd5b-58bfa65843ec

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of Floating Support Services is being conducted by oneSource, a part of Havering Council, located in London, United Kingdom. The contract has an estimated value of £3.3 million and will support vulnerable individuals aged 16 and above to enhance their independent living skills. This open tender is currently in the planning stage, with submissions due by 15 January 2021. The contract is set to commence on 1 August 2021, lasting initially for three years, with an option for a two-year extension.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in guidance and counselling services, particularly those experienced in supporting vulnerable populations. Companies that can offer tailored support, tenancy sustainment, and assistance with daily living skills would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, organisations with connections to the voluntary and community sectors may find this an advantageous opportunity to collaborate and expand their service offerings in Havering.

## Notice

Floating Support Services Prior Information Notice Short Description Havering Council is seeking expressions of interest from suitably experienced and competent providers as it is looking to commission a floating support service that will support vulnerable people aged 16+ to improve their independent living skills and individual resilience. The service will aim to provide generic support to a range of client groups by providing short term and targeted support to people living in the community. The service will work across the borough with a wide range of vulnerable individuals across many client groups, linking in with other services and facilities provided by the voluntary, community and statutory sector. The service is expected to deliver on numerous individual outcomes aimed at preventing the need for statutory care and support services and is likely to include such elements as tenancy sustainment, developing daily living skills, help with budgeting and maintaining health and well-being. Estimated Value Value excluding VAT: 3 300 000.00 GBP Description of the procurement: This procurement is for a floating support service for residents in Havering with the contract commencing on 1 August 2021. The Council is considering a 3-year contract with an extension of up to 2 years. The Council intends to publish the tender in November 2020. Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at: www.capitalesourcing.com

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc556328-2f98-4a85-9ead-13c007f8a7c2 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £330,000,000 |
| 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 | ONESOURCE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Romford |
| Postcode | RM1 3AR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East |
| ITL 3 | TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering |
| Local authority | Havering |
| Electoral ward | St Edward's |
| Westminster constituency | Romford |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2020 at 10:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc556328-2f98-4a85-9ead-13c007f8a7c2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc556328-2f98-4a85-9ead-13c007f8a7c2
  1st December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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