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title: "THE PROVISION OF THE MEDWAY HOUSING FIRST SERVICE"
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# THE PROVISION OF THE MEDWAY HOUSING FIRST SERVICE

Buyer: MEDWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cdcace7c-518f-434d-862d-f99dfc747d3c

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Medway Council, seeking tenders for "THE PROVISION OF THE MEDWAY HOUSING FIRST SERVICE," aimed at providing intensified support for vulnerable rough sleepers in the Medway area. The procurement falls within the services category, specifically focusing on community and social services, with a total contract value of £90,000. The tender is currently in the active stage, having an end date for submissions set for 14th June 2021. The contract period is scheduled to start on 1st July 2021 and conclude by 31st March 2022, with required delivery to the South East of the United Kingdom. The open procedure allows for a wide range of responses from interested parties.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in social and community services, particularly those with experience in housing support, engagement strategies, and partnerships with statutory and voluntary agencies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, especially if they can provide innovative approaches or peer support solutions that meet the needs of former rough sleepers. The emphasis on engagement methods and effective relationship management makes this an appealing opportunity for businesses with the capability to deliver compassionate and practical support services.

## Notice

Medway Council wants a Medway Housing First service to provide an intensively supported housing option for the most vulnerable rough sleepers in Medway. The service will need to provide support to former rough sleepers as they become established in their own tenancy. The overall aim is to impact positively on the number of rough sleepers on the streets of Medway who are not able to make use of widely available routes into accommodation, and who have not been able to access supported accommodation and sustain this accommodation. The only stipulation placed on people receiving the service is that they must want to have their own accommodation and understand the responsibilities that this entails. The service must therefore include methods of supporting people who may be reluctant to accept help. This will require very robust engagement strategies from the provider, who will need to work in close partnership with other statutory and voluntary agencies as applicable, and also need to make sure that relationships with neighbours are managed effectively. Additional elements, such as the inclusion of peer supporters or volunteers would be welcomed, as well as any ideas for innovation in the provision of the service or sourcing of accommodation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77d257dc-5d1b-45b2-a916-e76c0c94f177 |
| 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 | 7 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| 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 | MEDWAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MEDWAY |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME4 4TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ41 Medway |
| Local authority | Medway |
| Electoral ward | Chatham Central & Brompton |
| Westminster constituency | Rochester and Strood |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 7 Jun 2021 at 14:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77d257dc-5d1b-45b2-a916-e76c0c94f177

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77d257dc-5d1b-45b2-a916-e76c0c94f177
  7th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=fbe9745d-83c7-eb11-810c-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True

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