--- title: "The Provision of Medway Assessment and Support Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8d2a6413-7f5b-4709-88e3-e893589d4c29" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8d2a6413-7f5b-4709-88e3-e893589d4c29" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8d2a6413-7f5b-4709-88e3-e893589d4c29.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8d2a6413-7f5b-4709-88e3-e893589d4c29.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MEDWAY COUNCIL" published: "2021-06-11" --- # The Provision of Medway Assessment and Support Service Buyer: MEDWAY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8d2a6413-7f5b-4709-88e3-e893589d4c29 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8d2a6413-7f5b-4709-88e3-e893589d4c29) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8d2a6413-7f5b-4709-88e3-e893589d4c29.json) ## Summary The public procurement process for "The Provision of Medway Assessment and Support Service," initiated by Medway Council, is currently active and invites tenders for a new service aimed at supporting individuals experiencing rough sleeping in Medway. This project falls under the industry category of social work and related services, with a total budget of £213,000. The tender period ends on 12th July 2021, and the contract is expected to commence on 29th August 2021, lasting until 31st July 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing a broad range of suppliers to compete. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on social services, particularly those with experience in housing support and engagement with vulnerable populations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, given the contract’s focus on providing intensive assessment and support services. Companies that can demonstrate robust engagement strategies and a collaborative approach with statutory and voluntary agencies will be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract and make a meaningful impact in the community. ## Notice Medway Council wants a Medway Assessment and Support Service (MASS) to provide an intensive assessment service and support with available temporary accommodation provision for people experiencing rough sleeping and/or who have complex needs in Medway. The service will need to provide access to a space with facilities as laid out in Schedule 1, with targeted assessment and support to rough sleepers for a period of 1 to 2 weeks. With an accommodation option with basic provision for up to 5 people allowing for those being assessed to stay and for an additional 5 people who may be identified as requiring longer engagement/assessment/support. The overall aim is to impact positively on the number of rough sleepers on the streets of Medway who are not able to make use of widely available routes into services and/or accommodation, and who have not been able to access supported accommodation through the traditional routes. The service must include methods of engaging people with complex and multiple needs who may be reluctant to accept help in getting to a single service offer within 1 to 2 weeks. This will require very robust engagement strategies from the provider, who will be expected to work in close partnership with other statutory and voluntary agencies as applicable. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbe104eb-7d47-49a1-9845-d77df77673ba | | 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 | 11 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 12 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 28 Aug 2021 - 31 Jul 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £213,000 | | 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 | MEDWAY COUNCIL | | Locality | MEDWAY | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME4 4TR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ41 Medway | | Local authority | Medway | | Electoral ward | Chatham Central & Brompton | | Westminster constituency | Rochester and Strood | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 11 Jun 2021 at 15:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbe104eb-7d47-49a1-9845-d77df77673ba ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbe104eb-7d47-49a1-9845-d77df77673ba 11th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=4b625917-caca-eb11-810c-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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