--- title: "Single Person and Childless Couples Homeless Prevention Support Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c135d860-0c8c-4369-996e-d109cdfe9f51" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c135d860-0c8c-4369-996e-d109cdfe9f51" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c135d860-0c8c-4369-996e-d109cdfe9f51.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c135d860-0c8c-4369-996e-d109cdfe9f51.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2019-07-19" --- # Single Person and Childless Couples Homeless Prevention Support Service Buyer: WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c135d860-0c8c-4369-996e-d109cdfe9f51 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c135d860-0c8c-4369-996e-d109cdfe9f51) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c135d860-0c8c-4369-996e-d109cdfe9f51.json) ## Summary Worcester City Council is currently conducting a tender for the "Single Person and Childless Couples Homeless Prevention Support Service," aimed at providing homelessness prevention support across Worcestershire. The tender period is active, with the submission deadline set for 24th July 2019. The contract will commence on 1st October 2019 and is expected to last for two years, with the possibility of a one-year extension. This procurement process follows an open method and is classified under "Other community, social and personal services," with potential service delivery across the West Midlands region. This opportunity is particularly suitable for service providers with experience in delivering homelessness prevention services, especially those that cater to single individuals and childless couples. Businesses that specialise in social services, counselling, and support mechanisms for at-risk populations are encouraged to participate. The initiative offers a pathway for growth by enabling service providers to engage in meaningful work that enhances the lives of vulnerable individuals, while also establishing fruitful partnerships with local authorities and councils across the region. ## Notice Worcester City Council is inviting Tenders from Potential Providers for the delivery of homelessness prevention focused support for single people and childless couples across Worcestershire. Worcester City Council will manage the grant on behalf of Bromsgrove District Council, Malvern Hills District Council, Redditch Borough Council, Wychavon District Council, Wyre Forest District Council and Worcestershire County Council. The Service will be for single people and childless couples across Worcestershire who are at risk of homelessness. It is expected that the service will be prevention focused. 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, improved physical and mental wellbeing and ultimately employment. Our vision includes the delivery of the following services * Single Point of Access for all individuals at risk of homelessness * Providing support to those who access No Second Night Out * Homeless Prevention Support - The service will ensure a trauma informed approach is used * 5 Emergency Shelters under the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol The Council wishes to secure one provider to deliver these services. The service being commissioned will be for a period of 2 years with an option of extending 1 further year. Funding is dependent on future funding settlements and successful service delivery. The successful Contractor must have previous experience of delivering similar work for other local authorities and must be able to commence the service on 1st October 2019. Full details and requirements are outlined in 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, contractors will need to register their company details at the above website. Once registered, contractors will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the procurement documents. Contractors 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/538f196c-90e2-46f9-99f0-43420e2970ec | | 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 | 19 Jul 2019 | | Submission deadline | 24 Jul 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2019 - 30 Sep 2022 | | 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 75310000 - Benefit services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 19 Jul 2019 at 14:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/538f196c-90e2-46f9-99f0-43420e2970ec - 25 Jun 2019 at 12:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b29c82c-713a-47e9-842c-17a10158a0e1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/538f196c-90e2-46f9-99f0-43420e2970ec 19th July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b29c82c-713a-47e9-842c-17a10158a0e1 25th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com Portal Link ## Notice URLs - http://www.worcester.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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