--- title: "2020-21 Short-term Floating Support Service for Housing Demand" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b03eb417-5fbd-4202-bbb8-aaf63f1d9030" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b03eb417-5fbd-4202-bbb8-aaf63f1d9030" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b03eb417-5fbd-4202-bbb8-aaf63f1d9030.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b03eb417-5fbd-4202-bbb8-aaf63f1d9030.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING" published: "2020-03-02" --- # 2020-21 Short-term Floating Support Service for Housing Demand Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b03eb417-5fbd-4202-bbb8-aaf63f1d9030 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b03eb417-5fbd-4202-bbb8-aaf63f1d9030) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b03eb417-5fbd-4202-bbb8-aaf63f1d9030.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Ealing is seeking a service provider for the "2020-21 Short-term Floating Support Service for Housing Demand". This tender falls under the housing services industry category and is designed to assist individuals applying for homeless support, aiming to enhance their independence within the community. The procurement is currently in the active stage, with an end date for submissions set for 11th March 2020. The estimated contract value is £74,999, and the contract period will commence on 1st April 2020 and run until 31st March 2021. The procurement method employed is a limited competitive quotation process, catering specifically for services aimed at supporting housing needs in London. This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in housing support services, social inclusion, or community welfare. Businesses with expertise in developing personal safety strategies, promoting financial independence, or providing access to health services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The focus on reducing reliance on temporary accommodations indicates a need for innovative solutions that align with the authority's strategic objectives for social support in the community. ## Notice This specification is for a floating support service which will support the London Borough of Ealing in delivering its obligations under the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017. As a result of the changes LBE is commissioning a support service for people who have applied to the authority as homeless. The service will be designed to assist individuals to develop or maintain their independence within the community, this will ensure a successful transition to accommodation. The service is for people who have been identified by housing demand for floating support. They will have been identified as requiring support to maintain their accommodation and/or their ability to live independently in the community. The principal aims of the service are to provide housing-related support to: * Increase an individual's ability to maintain a tenancy/accommodation and meet occupancy obligations; * Promote financial independence and reduce arrears/debt as needed * Maximise social inclusion and reduce social isolation; * Minimise the use of crisis/emergency accommodation services and other forms of temporary accommodation; * Assist individuals and their dependents to maintain personal safety and security; * Increase access to health services and improve health outcomes for individuals; * Referring individuals to appropriate specialist services when required. * To be enabling and reduce a culture of dependency or reliance on floating support services in a timely and positive way. Principal Activities Additional information: Please complete the attached documents. Details on how to submit your expressions of interest can be found in the invitation to quote. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f95d4d57-2deb-4916-a563-dfa25f00e202 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Mar 2020 | | Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £74,999 | | 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | West London | | Postcode | W5 2HL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West | | ITL 3 | TLI73 Ealing | | Local authority | Ealing | | Electoral ward | Ealing Broadway | | Westminster constituency | Ealing Central and Acton | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 70 - Real estate services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 70333000 - Housing services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 2 Mar 2020 at 15:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f95d4d57-2deb-4916-a563-dfa25f00e202 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f95d4d57-2deb-4916-a563-dfa25f00e202 2nd March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/903f2a33-0ff1-40c1-baa9-0a90fd395899 Form of Quotation - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/abe7e7a5-7e2b-4034-8204-be10f3be65b6 Specification - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b5eb1c2c-b851-45c8-89cc-c96d213dc75e Invitation to Quote - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/77546d71-59df-4a19-81b2-372403e3d066 Contract Terms and Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d64ec719-042f-42b3-b2c2-247e6060b88a Method Statement - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/18faa1f3-d030-497f-91f2-92be8fda228f Pricing Schedule ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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