--- title: "Housing First - Dorset Integrated Prevention Partnership Support Services - Further competition - Lot 19" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a9e54879-c32b-45f2-996f-0ce946facfd7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a9e54879-c32b-45f2-996f-0ce946facfd7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a9e54879-c32b-45f2-996f-0ce946facfd7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a9e54879-c32b-45f2-996f-0ce946facfd7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DORSET COUNCIL" published: "2024-08-09" --- # Housing First - Dorset Integrated Prevention Partnership Support Services - Further competition - Lot 19 Buyer: DORSET COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a9e54879-c32b-45f2-996f-0ce946facfd7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a9e54879-c32b-45f2-996f-0ce946facfd7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a9e54879-c32b-45f2-996f-0ce946facfd7.json) ## Summary Dorset Council has awarded a contract for the Housing First - Dorset Integrated Prevention Partnership Support Services (DIPPS) to Shelter, The National Campaign For Homeless People Ltd. This procurement falls under the industry category of health and social work services and will be delivered in England, United Kingdom. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with contracts starting from 1st October 2024 and running until 30th September 2026. With a total contract value of £484,275, the project aims to provide flexible support to prevent, reduce, and delay the need for services amongst vulnerable populations. Key dates include the contract award date of 9th August 2024 and the procurement method is detailed as "Other". This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social work sector, particularly those experienced in providing comprehensive, flexible support services for vulnerable populations. SMEs and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises) are specifically noted as suitable candidates for this contract, which offers an annual budget range of between £110,000 and £125,000. The service is designed to offer long-term, flexible, and intensive support, requiring a provider who can manage an active caseload, coordinate with existing DIPPS providers, and source suitable accommodation. This detailed scope allows businesses to innovate while delivering essential, life-changing services, positioning them as a critical partner in social welfare initiatives within Dorset. ## Notice Project Scope: The aim of this procurement is to recommission the Housing First element of the Dorset Integrated Prevention Partnership Support Services (DIPPS) which seek to prevent, reduce and delay need. Contract Term The contract is over a 2-year initial term, with optional extensions of 1 year + 1 year. Service to be delivered 1. The aim of the service is to provide flexible support for as long as it is needed. The provider will support an active caseload of up to 14 people, with the ability to "step down" cases. In line with Homeless Link's Housing First Principles Support Workers should manage a caseload of approximately 5-7 each at any one time. Within this, we expect the provider to manage their caseload alongside stepdown clients. 2. Sourcing suitable accommodation for the individual: * The preferred option is for dispersed housing away from areas of antisocial behaviour. However, shared accommodation can be considered for those who do not wish to live alone. * Accommodation may include Private Rented Sector property and Social Housing * Accommodation may be outside the Dorset Council area if the support service is still able to provide support. Further funding is not available for additional travel costs. * Support people to find new accommodation should they lose or leave their home. 3. The Council will continue to have a role in supporting sourcing units of accommodation. 4. Intensive, flexible, wrap-around support: * Act as navigators, supporting people to access and engage with existing mainstream services when the client is ready. * Innovative informal person-centred support planning with individuals moving away from targets and timeframes unless at the request of the individual. * Open ended support for the duration of the contract with individuals remaining on the caseload. * Providers should empower clients to independently manage their recovery where possible, so may 'step-down' support if clients are ready for less intensive, frequent support. However, as per the Housing First Principle for support to be available for as long as a client needs it, the provider should be prepared to 'step up' support again if needed * Support people to make their property a home by potentially accessing emergency furnishings including white goods. * Support people to access all relevant benefits. The service will be expected to work in partnership with the existing DIPPS providers to make the model work as a seamless service experience. Price Tenderers to bid within a range of between PS110,000 and PS125,000 per annum. There are elements within the service, such as individual budgets, which providers can be creative with and decide how they wish to distribute the funding. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56e06f7c-0d1a-49b3-a904-e0236856eba5 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 8 Aug 2024 | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £484,275 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £484,275 | | 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 | DORSET COUNCIL | | Locality | DORCHESTER | | Post town | Dorchester | | Postcode | DT1 1XJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset | | Local authority | Dorset | | Electoral ward | Dorchester West | | Westminster constituency | West Dorset | | 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 | SHELTER, THE NATIONAL CAMPAIGN FOR HOMELESS PEOPLE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 9 Aug 2024 at 09:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56e06f7c-0d1a-49b3-a904-e0236856eba5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56e06f7c-0d1a-49b3-a904-e0236856eba5 9th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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