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title: "Dorset Assertive Rough Sleeper Outreach and Engagement Project"
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# Dorset Assertive Rough Sleeper Outreach and Engagement Project

Buyer: WEST DORSET DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-80989748-411d-44c6-a91d-a928d5cd981b

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## Summary

The West Dorset District Council is seeking proposals for the "Dorset Assertive Rough Sleeper Outreach and Engagement Project," aimed at addressing rough sleeping within the local authority areas of West Dorset, Christchurch Borough Council, and Weymouth and Portland Borough Council. This tender, classified under social work services (CPV: 85310000), is currently in the Tender stage, with an open procurement method. The deadline for submissions is 3rd October 2017, and the value of the project is estimated at £280,000. The contract is expected to commence on 17th December 2017 and will run for four years until 16th December 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in social work services, outreach programmes, and community support initiatives to expand their operations. Companies with expertise in engaging with vulnerable populations, data collection, and providing re-connection services would be particularly well-suited to compete. The focus on positive and assertive engagement strategies indicates a need for professional services that are effective and compassionate, making this a compelling opportunity for both established providers and innovative newcomers in the sector.

## Notice

The primary objective of the project is to eliminate rough sleeping in the local authority areas of West Dorset, Christchurch Borough Council and Weymouth and Portland Borough Council, through positive and assertive engagement with rough sleepers, as well as collecting data, providing support and reconnecting individuals to their areas of origin where appropriate. Please visit: https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ in order to access the Tender documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf269ba2-2cae-45ef-a235-8aac11cd7e4f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Dec 2017 - 16 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £280,000 |
| 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 | WEST DORSET DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | DORCHESTER |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT1 1UZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Dorchester West |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85310000 - Social work services

## Release History

- 8 Sep 2017 at 10:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf269ba2-2cae-45ef-a235-8aac11cd7e4f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf269ba2-2cae-45ef-a235-8aac11cd7e4f
  8th September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d3f84583-7894-e711-80e4-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dorsetforyou.com/
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/

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