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title: "Provision of support in Short Term Accommodation and Resettlement (STAR) - Freshstart, St Austell"
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# Provision of support in Short Term Accommodation and Resettlement (STAR) - Freshstart, St Austell

Buyer: CORNWALL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c9e2a301-96b3-42d5-a531-c9dacf8bbc07

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## Summary

This procurement process, managed by Cornwall Council, focuses on the "Provision of support in Short Term Accommodation and Resettlement (STAR) - Freshstart, St Austell." Aimed at the health and social work sector, it seeks to support rough sleepers and former rough sleepers in St Austell, Cornwall, through short-term accommodation and resettlement services. The contract, valued at £711,859, has been awarded to the Salvation Army Housing Association. This project is part of the Rough Sleeper Reduction Strategy and involves 18 accommodation units, with an active contract period from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2029.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in social work, support services, and health-related fields to engage in a transformative social initiative. The direct award method used reflects the urgency and specialised nature of the services required. Businesses with expertise in supporting vulnerable populations, such as those experienced in social work and temporary housing solutions, especially those geared towards independent living skills, would find this project beneficial for growth and expansion. The five-year contract ensures stable, long-term engagement with guaranteed funding, fostering substantial business development opportunities.

## Notice

The aim of the Service is in delivering the key outcomes identified in the Rough Sleeper Reduction Strategy, by supporting rough sleepers and former rough sleepers to prepare for independent living through the expansion of the Short-Term Accommodation and Resettlement (STAR) portfolio of provision.\r Cornwall Council provides support within short term temporary accommodation to adults (18+ years) who are sleeping rough or who have formerly slept rough, for whom addition support would benefit them, to develop their independent living skills before moving into longer-term supported accommodation or independent living. Support will be provided according to assessment of risk and need and delivered by trained workers with a high level of understanding of the specific needs.\r Provision of support in Short Term Accommodation and Resettlement (STAR) - Freshstart, St Austell is to be provided within 18 short-term accommodation units to former rough sleepers in St Austell, Cornwall.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdb460b3-9c80-4697-867d-c3cb6d067f23 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £825,238 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £711,859 |
| 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 | CORNWALL COUNCIL |
| Locality | TRURO |
| Post town | Truro |
| Postcode | TR1 3AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Electoral ward | Truro Boscawen & Redannick |
| Westminster constituency | Truro and Falmouth |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SALVATION ARMY HOUSING ASSOCIATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 2 Aug 2024 at 14:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdb460b3-9c80-4697-867d-c3cb6d067f23

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdb460b3-9c80-4697-867d-c3cb6d067f23
  2nd August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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