--- title: "Floating Support Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ca70cf99-a609-4eeb-92b0-e0d5fdc6db77" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ca70cf99-a609-4eeb-92b0-e0d5fdc6db77" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ca70cf99-a609-4eeb-92b0-e0d5fdc6db77.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ca70cf99-a609-4eeb-92b0-e0d5fdc6db77.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2018-08-14" --- # Floating Support Service Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ca70cf99-a609-4eeb-92b0-e0d5fdc6db77 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ca70cf99-a609-4eeb-92b0-e0d5fdc6db77) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ca70cf99-a609-4eeb-92b0-e0d5fdc6db77.json) ## Summary The Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is seeking tenders for the "Floating Support Service," which aims to provide short-term support to vulnerable families and residents in Southend. This service is focused on preventing homelessness and addressing various challenges that affect housing and financial well-being. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, and submissions must be made electronically by 12 noon on Thursday, 27th September 2018. The service falls under the category of "Other community, social and personal services," and the delivery will occur in the East of England, UK. The contract period is scheduled to begin on 1st April 2019 and last until 31st March 2029, with an open procurement method enabling widespread participation. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), which can provide the necessary support services to individuals facing housing challenges. Companies involved in social care, housing support, or community services could find this contract particularly relevant, as it seeks providers capable of delivering a range of support interventions to individuals in need. Engaging in this procurement process may lead to long-term contracts that allow businesses to expand their operations and enhance their community impact. ## Notice The Floating Support Service offers short term support to families and adult residents of Southend experiencing a range of problems that impact on their housing, health and/or financial well-being. The primary remit for the service is the prevention of homelessness. The service ranges from one-off information, advice, guidance, and signposting, to short term interventions up to six weeks and extended support up to six months. Challenges such as the increasing cost of privately rented housing, welfare reforms, and increasing homelessness are creating an environment where housing related support services are crucial. Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=51e5ce27-7f9c-e811-80ed-005056b64545. Please submit tender responses before 12noon on Thursday 27th September 2018. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce3603d3-3601-489f-a3b8-b4720f6b86ef | | 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 | 14 Aug 2018 | | Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2029 | | 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 | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | | Post town | Southend-on-Sea | | Postcode | SS2 6LR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea | | Local authority | Southend-on-Sea | | Electoral ward | Victoria | | Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 14 Aug 2018 at 10:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce3603d3-3601-489f-a3b8-b4720f6b86ef ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce3603d3-3601-489f-a3b8-b4720f6b86ef 14th August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.southend.gov.uk/ - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=51e5ce27-7f9c-e811-80ed-005056b64545 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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