--- title: "ASC0016A - Provision of Housing Related Support Service - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-836b5853-71fe-4bac-a59e-9c9eb12fe277" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-836b5853-71fe-4bac-a59e-9c9eb12fe277" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-836b5853-71fe-4bac-a59e-9c9eb12fe277.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-836b5853-71fe-4bac-a59e-9c9eb12fe277.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL ELECTRONIC TENDERING SITE" published: "2017-02-17" --- # ASC0016A - Provision of Housing Related Support Service - AWARD Buyer: MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL ELECTRONIC TENDERING SITE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-836b5853-71fe-4bac-a59e-9c9eb12fe277 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-836b5853-71fe-4bac-a59e-9c9eb12fe277) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-836b5853-71fe-4bac-a59e-9c9eb12fe277.json) ## Summary The Milton Keynes Council is seeking to award a contract for the provision of a Housing Related Support Service aimed at assisting vulnerable individuals, including young people and adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The tender process is currently in the award stage, following a competitive bidding phase that concluded on 13 June 2016. The anticipated contract period is five years, starting from 13 January 2017, with the possibility of a two-year extension. This initiative falls under the social work and related services category and is based in Milton Keynes, South East England. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in housing support services, particularly those experienced in working with disadvantaged populations. Companies focusing on innovative housing solutions and resettlement strategies would be particularly well-suited to compete, as the council encourages providers to offer creative approaches to securing long-term accommodation for clients. These services are vital for aiding the transition to independent living for a range of individuals, thereby facilitating business growth in this essential support sector. ## Notice Housing Related Support Service in Milton Keynes Milton Keynes Council is committed to supporting young people and adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, to gain settled accommodation and move towards independent living. A competitive tender is currently being planned and specified for a Housing Related Support Service to be provided across Milton Keynes. Housing Related Support will be provided to vulnerable young people and adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness including: - 16 and 17 year old Looked After Children - Homeless 16 and 17 year olds - Care Leavers - Homeless mothers with babies - Single adults with support needs The overall purpose of the service is to enable residents to develop their independent living skills to enable them to move on successfully to settled accommodation. The service will also offer a resettlement package to all clients, for a specified period, after they have left the supported accommodation. Identifying sufficient longer term housing for residents continues to be challenging and the Council welcomes providers with innovative ways of sourcing 'move on' accommodation for their clients. The contract duration for the new service will be five years (anticipated to start January 2017), with the option to extend for a further two years. If you need any assistance with In-Tend please e-mail nscontracts@milton-keynes.gov.uk or phone 01908 253150. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4a550cb-6edb-45d3-866f-7fd5dc6d2207 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Feb 2017 | | Submission deadline | 13 Jun 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 17 Nov 2016 | | Contract period | 13 Jan 2017 - 12 Jan 2022 | | 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 | MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL ELECTRONIC TENDERING SITE | | Locality | CENTRAL MILTON KEYNES | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK9 3EJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes | | Local authority | Milton Keynes | | Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes | | Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | LOOK AHEAD CARE AND SUPPORT; THE SALVATION ARMY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 17 Feb 2017 at 12:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4a550cb-6edb-45d3-866f-7fd5dc6d2207 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4a550cb-6edb-45d3-866f-7fd5dc6d2207 17th February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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