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title: "WP3451 - Housing First"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8663c7ee-f515-4180-91eb-099cf1a89957"
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buyer: "WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING"
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# WP3451 - Housing First

Buyer: WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8663c7ee-f515-4180-91eb-099cf1a89957

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## Summary

Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking to secure a Housing First floating housing support service through an open procurement process. The initiative, titled "WP3451 - Housing First," aims to assist a total of up to 88 rough sleepers or those at risk of rough sleeping, with the service scheduled to run from January 31, 2019, to March 31, 2021, and options for extensions until March 31, 2023. The tender period closes on January 6, 2019, and services will be provided in Walsall, West Midlands, within the social work and related services industry category.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in social care, housing support, or related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would particularly benefit from participating in this tender, as they can provide tailored services and support to vulnerable populations. Firms that can source furnished accommodation units and specialise in housing solutions for at-risk individuals may find this contract especially relevant to their growth strategies.

## Notice

Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council are looking to secure the provision of a Housing First floating housing support service for a total of up to 88 rough sleepers, or those at risk of rough sleeping. The service will run from January 2019 to 31st March 2021, with options to extend to 31st March 2023 in 2 separate 12 month periods. The Provider will also be responsible for sourcing furnished units of accommodation for these individuals. Approximately 25 individuals already housed in Walsall's existing Housing First pilot will transfer into this new provision Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9769f25d-ab44-409e-9535-5a3006375ca5 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS1 1TP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG38 Walsall |
| Local authority | Walsall |
| Electoral ward | St Matthew's |
| Westminster constituency | Walsall and Bloxwich |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 30 Nov 2018 at 13:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9769f25d-ab44-409e-9535-5a3006375ca5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9769f25d-ab44-409e-9535-5a3006375ca5
  30th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://www.walsall.gov.uk/

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