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title: "Housing First - Support Provider"
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buyer: "THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES"
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# Housing First - Support Provider

Buyer: THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a1482ce5-c246-42ca-b0c4-9e0f5bb69bd4

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## Summary

The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames has awarded a contract for the provision of the "Housing First - Support Provider" service in the Health and social work services category. The procurement process was initiated through an open tender procedure, with a contract value of GBP 143,709. The contract period is from October 1, 2023, to March 31, 2025. The award was granted to SPEAR, a supplier based in TW1 4AW. The tender closed on September 8, 2023.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses in the Health and social work services sector to engage in providing specialised support for rough sleepers in Kingston. Companies with expertise in homelessness prevention, outreach services, and accommodation support for vulnerable individuals would find this tender suitable. Given the focus on creating ten specialist units and expanding housing solutions, firms with experience in complex needs accommodation could excel in delivering the required services. The contract aims to enhance multi-agency collaborations and accelerate housing provision for rough sleepers, aligning with the strategic vision of minimising instances of rough sleeping in Kingston.

## Notice

The aim and objectives for the specification of the Housing First service include: Implementing effective, coordinated services to prevent the emergence of rough sleepers on the streets of Kingston. Enhancing outreach initiatives for rough sleepers, facilitating their access to specialized support in accommodation pathways and alternative, suitable housing solutions. Augmenting multi-agency contributions in specialised accommodation support, accelerating housing provision to more individuals and reducing waiting times for such services. Expanding the available accommodations by establishing up to ten Housing First specialist units, designed to cater to clients with highly complex needs. Collaborating closely with the Homeless Task Force, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of client needs and optimal utilisation of resources to address these needs. Adhering to the RBK's strategic vision of minimising, with the ultimate aim of eradicating, instances of rough sleeping in Kingston.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4c30098-0b14-414c-afb2-28864be61fd8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £143,709 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £143,709 |
| 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 | THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES |
| Locality | KINGSTON UPON THAMES |
| Post town | Kingston upon Thames |
| Postcode | KT1 1EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton |
| Local authority | Kingston upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Kingston Town |
| Westminster constituency | Kingston and Surbiton |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPEAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2023 at 10:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4c30098-0b14-414c-afb2-28864be61fd8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4c30098-0b14-414c-afb2-28864be61fd8
  20th November 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kingston.gov.uk

## Provenance

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