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title: "Rough Sleeping Support Service"
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# Rough Sleeping Support Service

Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c5d79428-f0f7-4e60-b25f-af59986d999f

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## Summary

Portsmouth City Council is inviting tenders for the "Rough Sleeping Support Service," aimed at providing essential support services for rough sleepers across three council-owned properties. This procurement process is currently in the active tender stage, with bids due by 14th May 2021 at 12:00. The contract, estimated to be worth between £6.1 million and £11.6 million over a total maximum term of 8 years, is scheduled for award on 30th June 2021, with services set to commence on 1st October 2021. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure above the threshold, classified under social work and related services, with delivery expected in the South East of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social services, homelessness support, and related areas, to expand their service offerings and reach new clients. Companies that can provide effective vocational rehabilitation, counselling, and social work services are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. With an increasing demand for support for vulnerable populations, this contract may facilitate long-term growth and establish your business as a key player in the social services sector.

## Notice

Portsmouth City Council ('the council') is inviting tenders from suitably qualified suppliers to provide support services for rough sleepers. The Rough Sleeping Support Service will be delivered across three council owned properties with housing management being the responsibility of the council. This contract covers the support element only. The purpose of the service is to provide safe accommodation for people at risk of rough sleeping, and work with them to facilitate a move on to suitable, sustainable and settled housing. The council is targeting to have awarded the contract on 30 June 2021 to allow for service commencement on 1 October 2021. The contract will be let for an initial term of 30 months (2.5 years) which may then run for a further 5.5 years in increments set by the Council to a total maximum term of 8 years, subject to performance and at the sole option of the Council. The funding allocated across the initial 30 month period is PS2,155,741. Please note that there is a reduction in the per annum value of PS247,882 in year 2023-24 due to changing 1 block from supported to unsupported accommodation (further details in appendix A). The estimated value of the contract over the maximum term of 8 years is IRO PS6.1m - PS11.6m. Application is via submission of tenders by 14th May 2021 at 12:00. Additional information: Portsmouth City Council is currently in the process of seeking expressions of interest for the following project - Homeless Support Service. The full details and ability to express an interest will be via our e-sourcing system Intend. This filepath will take you to the relevant area of Intend, https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current Once on the page you can either scroll down or use the search function to find the relevant project. Should you have any problems with the above link, please contact us on 023 9268 8235 or email: procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5dfbd97-d360-46bf-902a-dadbdf430900 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,600,000 |
| 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 | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HAMPSHIRE |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 2AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
- 85312100 - Daycare services
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312320 - Counselling services
- 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions
- 85312500 - Rehabilitation services
- 85312510 - Vocational rehabilitation services
- 85320000 - Social services

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2021 at 14:41 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5dfbd97-d360-46bf-902a-dadbdf430900
- 1 Apr 2021 at 14:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5dfbd97-d360-46bf-902a-dadbdf430900
- 1 Apr 2021 at 14:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5dfbd97-d360-46bf-902a-dadbdf430900

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5dfbd97-d360-46bf-902a-dadbdf430900
  1st April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current

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