--- title: "Rapid Response Service - Homeless Prevention" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cd737434-a725-42d7-90b0-7b6c61d79429" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cd737434-a725-42d7-90b0-7b6c61d79429" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cd737434-a725-42d7-90b0-7b6c61d79429.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cd737434-a725-42d7-90b0-7b6c61d79429.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "EXETER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2017-03-30" --- # Rapid Response Service - Homeless Prevention Buyer: EXETER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cd737434-a725-42d7-90b0-7b6c61d79429 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cd737434-a725-42d7-90b0-7b6c61d79429) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cd737434-a725-42d7-90b0-7b6c61d79429.json) ## Summary The Exeter City Council is inviting tenders for a Rapid Response Service aimed at preventing homelessness in Exeter, Teignbridge, East Devon, and Mid Devon. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with an end date for submissions set for 28 April 2017. This open procurement aims to select a qualified provider who can offer flexible services for individuals newly identified as rough sleepers or those at risk of becoming homeless. The contract is valued at approximately £64,000, commencing on 22 May 2017 and lasting until 21 May 2019, under the category of social work and related services. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on social care and homelessness prevention services. Organisations specialising in social work, community outreach, and housing support would be particularly well-suited to compete, especially those with experience in rapidly resettling homeless individuals and working alongside local authorities. As a valued partner in addressing such critical social issues, successful bidders can play an essential role in enhancing their market presence while contributing positively to their communities. ## Notice Leading on our successful bid to the Department for Communities and Local Government, we are looking for an experienced provider to lead on a Rapid Response Service for newly identified Rough Sleepers and people at risk of rough sleeping in Exeter, Teignbridge, East Devon and Mid Devon. Core capabilities: * You will need to provide a flexible service that works to resettle homeless people who have been identified by Exeter City Council and partnering organisations and authorities as being 'New to the Streets' or at risk of rough sleeping. New Rough Sleepers are defined as people who move onto the streets or into the area for the first time or at risk of rough sleeping for the first time. * The prime role will be to assist new rough sleepers offered emergency accommodation to access and move on to more suitable accommodation options as soon as possible. Tenders are invited from any suitably qualified and experienced providers. Providers must demonstrate that they are capable of providing advice services and working with rough sleepers. The bidder shall be required to complete appendices 1, 10, 11 and 12 which form the basis of the 'tender response' and return to the address provided in the 'Tender Guidance Notes' ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec74f4f9-475c-45f9-8194-096e54f00f31 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Mar 2017 | | Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 21 May 2017 - 21 May 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £64,000 | | 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 | EXETER CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | EXETER | | Post town | Exeter | | Postcode | EX1 1JW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC | | Local authority | Exeter | | Electoral ward | St David's | | Westminster constituency | Exeter | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 30 Mar 2017 at 16:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec74f4f9-475c-45f9-8194-096e54f00f31 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec74f4f9-475c-45f9-8194-096e54f00f31 30th March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fce6db41-2ab4-4a56-bb9d-81201f597e38 Appendix 1 - Selection Questionnaire (SQ) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3a9d0d20-9eea-4225-b78a-c4d2d6fd1644 Appendix 2 - SQ Guidance Notes - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/14ce4f8b-2ac4-40ac-88ac-f2b611a36bf4 Appendix 5 - ECC Terms & Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e65d3e93-918e-4bc3-a149-88f1a3617f5d Appendix 6 - Service Requirements - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6c554d60-3911-4971-9575-9ec1c22a41ac Appendix 8 - Part 1 - DCLG Reporting Requirements - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fff705c5-1c9e-4193-9b71-e9623cb11670 Appendix 8 - Part 2 - DCLG Reporting Requirements - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bb11fcb4-3b7b-4a28-9fe4-e815aeedf909 Appendix 10 - Pricing Response Scheduele - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/85797b88-6892-45b0-beeb-dc50f98861f5 Appendix 11 - Bidder Response Format - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bab60d12-f2c2-4754-9cac-01408575d52a Appendix 12 - Certification & Declarations - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/656ac7ee-49bc-48f5-b6ee-b1ae1af8a426 Appendix 13 - Conditions of Tender ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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