--- title: "Housing Related Support" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7ff79ac3-ae9d-4dad-8183-9e55b4dd3f18" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7ff79ac3-ae9d-4dad-8183-9e55b4dd3f18" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7ff79ac3-ae9d-4dad-8183-9e55b4dd3f18.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7ff79ac3-ae9d-4dad-8183-9e55b4dd3f18.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2018-07-06" --- # Housing Related Support Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7ff79ac3-ae9d-4dad-8183-9e55b4dd3f18 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7ff79ac3-ae9d-4dad-8183-9e55b4dd3f18) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7ff79ac3-ae9d-4dad-8183-9e55b4dd3f18.json) ## Summary Kent County Council is initiating a public procurement process for the contract titled "Housing Related Support". This initiative falls under the health and social work services category and is located within the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 10th August 2018. The contract is set to commence on 1st October 2018, with a total estimated value of £8 million, awarded through an open procurement method. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social services, particularly those capable of delivering integrated support for vulnerable populations, young people, and offenders. Companies that provide innovative, flexible solutions and have experience in service delivery, especially within the social care sector, would be well-positioned to compete for these contracts. The provision of services that enhance the living conditions of at-risk individuals in Kent creates a valuable market for both small and medium enterprises as well as voluntary and community sector organisations. ## Notice Kent County Council is seeking to commission three county-wide services regarding Kent Integrated Homelessness Support, Young People Supported Accommodation & Floating Support, and Offender Services. These services will be available to those living with the Kent County Council geographical area. The services will consist of three distinct elements: Kent Integrated Homelessness Support Service This service assists vulnerable homeless adults and their families. The redesign and recommissioning of services will bring together current disparate accommodation services, floating support and rough sleeper support services into a holistic model of support which supports improved outcomes for those who use the services, and improved client journeys. Young People Supported Accommodation and Floating Support Service The newly reconfigured service will ensure the range of the offer of accommodation and support is enhanced for Children in Care and Care Leavers in line with the Kent County Council's Corporate Parent statutory responsibilities. It will also work with District Councils to support homeless 16/17-year olds to prevent young people coming into care and being placed in temporary accommodation, such as bed & breakfasts. Offender Services This service will be accessible to offenders being discharged from custody, and offenders in need of accommodation-based housing related support who are supervised by Probation or serving community orders. The Council will continue existing service provision through the Framework for the first six months of operation, pending the outcome of discussions with key partners regarding future provision for this client group. Kent County Council is seeking to award eight geographically-based contracts (Lots 1-8) to a Prime Contractor in each area who can design and deliver a flexible, consolidated and cohesive integrated offer, which includes innovative approaches focussed upon improved outcomes for vulnerable people. There is also a countywide Lot 9 for Secondary Contractors and a countywide Lot 10 for Offender Services. The contract(s) will commence on 1st October 2018. Further details on service delivery are contained in the Invitation to Tender. Applications must be submitted via the Kent Business Portal www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f6801b5-b764-4ff6-857f-c66dd6ada3f7 | | 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 | 6 Jul 2018 | | Submission deadline | 10 Aug 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,000,000 | | 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 | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | MAIDSTONE | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME14 1XQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent | | Local authority | Maidstone | | Electoral ward | Penenden Heath | | Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 6 Jul 2018 at 07:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f6801b5-b764-4ff6-857f-c66dd6ada3f7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f6801b5-b764-4ff6-857f-c66dd6ada3f7 6th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.kent.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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