--- title: "Single Person and Childless Couples Homeless Prevention Support Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8903ffae-923b-4e6b-b71d-649fcbc40eff" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8903ffae-923b-4e6b-b71d-649fcbc40eff" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8903ffae-923b-4e6b-b71d-649fcbc40eff.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8903ffae-923b-4e6b-b71d-649fcbc40eff.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2022-11-18" --- # Single Person and Childless Couples Homeless Prevention Support Service Buyer: WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8903ffae-923b-4e6b-b71d-649fcbc40eff [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8903ffae-923b-4e6b-b71d-649fcbc40eff) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8903ffae-923b-4e6b-b71d-649fcbc40eff.json) ## Summary The Worcester City Council has initiated a tender process for the provision of a "Single Person and Childless Couples Homeless Prevention Support Service" across Worcestershire. This service involves delivering housing support to prevent homelessness, managing emergency accommodation, and offering support for rough sleepers. The contract will run for up to 5 years, starting on 1st April 2023, with a possibility of extension. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender deadline is set for 19th December 2022. This tender opportunity is suited for businesses experienced in delivering homelessness prevention services for local authorities. Companies with expertise in housing support, emergency accommodation management, and support services for vulnerable individuals will find this opportunity particularly relevant. The initiative also aims to enhance beneficiaries' quality of life by promoting skills development, access to education, and overall well-being improvement. ## Notice We are inviting Tenders from Potential Providers for the delivery of homelessness prevention focused support for single people and childless couples across Worcestershire. This Service is being jointly commissioned by Local Authorities across Worcestershire: Worcester City Council, Bromsgrove District Council, Malvern Hills District Council, Redditch Borough Council, Wyre Forest District Council, Wychavon District Council and Worcestershire County Council. The contract requires the delivery of the following service elements * Providing housing support to single homeless and childless couples to prevent homelessness with a focus on early prevention. * Managing the delivery of emergency accommodation and providing support for rough sleepers during periods of severe weather The successful provider will deliver a service that supports people to live a richer and more fulfilled life, including but not limited to having the skills and confidence to maintain a tenancy, access to education and training, and improved physical and mental wellbeing. The Councils wish to secure one provider to deliver these services. The service being commissioned will be for a maximum of 5 years with funding agreed for an initial 3 year period and the option of extending for up to two additional years. Funding is dependent on future funding settlements and successful service delivery. The successful Provider must have previous experience of delivering similar work for other local authorities and must be able to commence the service on 1st April 2023. Full details and requirements are outlined in the procurement documents. Full details and requirements are outlined in the procurement documents. The Council is using the e-procurement portal known as the Proactis Pro-Contract portal https://procontract.due-north.com to conduct this procurement exercise. To gain access to the procurement documents, bidders will need to register their company details at the above website. Once registered, bidders will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the procurement documents. Bidders will need to search for the invitation under Worcester City Council and then electronically submit an expression of interest and follow the online instructions to view the procurement documents Additional information: The Council are using the e-procurement portal known as the Proactis Pro-Contract portal https://procontract.due-north.com to conduct this procurement exercise. To gain access to the procurement documents, bidders will need to register their company details at the above website. Once registered, bidders will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the procurement documents. Bidders will need to search for the invitation under Worcester City Council and then electronically submit an expression of interest and follow the online instructions to view the procurement documents ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fff78a8b-c532-4dbe-ab56-de4fe59bbed2 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2022 | | Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2028 | | 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 | WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WORCESTER | | Post town | Worcester | | Postcode | WR1 2EY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC | | Local authority | Worcester | | Electoral ward | Cathedral | | Westminster constituency | Worcester | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75123000 - Administrative housing services - 75310000 - Benefit services ## Release History - 18 Nov 2022 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fff78a8b-c532-4dbe-ab56-de4fe59bbed2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fff78a8b-c532-4dbe-ab56-de4fe59bbed2 18th November 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.worcester.gov.uk/ - https://procontract.due-north.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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