--- title: "Provision of Supported Housing for Single Homeless People" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d9d81ba1-9690-42e3-871a-ffd45572aae0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d9d81ba1-9690-42e3-871a-ffd45572aae0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d9d81ba1-9690-42e3-871a-ffd45572aae0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d9d81ba1-9690-42e3-871a-ffd45572aae0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2024-08-21" --- # Provision of Supported Housing for Single Homeless People Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d9d81ba1-9690-42e3-871a-ffd45572aae0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d9d81ba1-9690-42e3-871a-ffd45572aae0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d9d81ba1-9690-42e3-871a-ffd45572aae0.json) ## Summary Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has awarded the contract titled "Provision of Supported Housing for Single Homeless People" under CPV code 85000000 (Health and social work services). The contract was awarded using a Direct Award method to GreenSquareAccord Limited, an SME and VCSE, located in West Bromwich, West Midlands. This award, valued at £153,160.06, marks the completion of the procurement process and will span from 1st August 2023 to 31st July 2024, with the aim of assisting vulnerable adults in transitioning to independent living. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the award notice published on 21st August 2024. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialised in health, social work, and supported housing services. Businesses that excel in working with vulnerable populations and can deliver high-quality support services to promote independent living would find this tender especially beneficial. Additionally, SMEs and VCSEs with robust partnerships with local agencies, including police services, probation services, and other community organisations, are well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. Offering social value and engaging the local volunteer workforce are key factors that could enhance competitiveness for such tenders. ## Notice Direct Award to deliver support within supported accommodation to vulnerable adults (over 18) who are currently /or at risk of becoming homeless to prepare for independent living within a settled accommodation setting. The service objectives shall be to: * prepare Service Users for independent living with the aim to be living without support * reduce the number of Service Users who having previously stayed in supported accommodation; subsequently find themselves in need of such services again- 'repeat Service Users' * facilitate a quicker journey through supported accommodation to regain independence * work closely in partnership with agencies including police, probation services, children's services, home treatment team and others in order to maximise the effectiveness of the scheme * provide anti-discriminatory services offering equal opportunities in all areas of practice * be accountable for the Services provided through regular consultation with Service Users and other stakeholders and participate in quality assurance systems * reduce the risk of the development of additional barriers to becoming independent for Service Users during stays in supported accommodation * ensure that Service Users experience of supported accommodation is positive. * ensure Service Users are able to access independent living arrangements more quickly. * ensure a higher proportion of Service Users exiting Services progress on to more independent/settled living arrangements. * place Service Users at the centre of the individual support planning process. * have a commitment to providing quality Services and ensuring Service User satisfaction. * add social value, having regard to the Public Services Social Value Act 2012 in Sandwell through (but not limited to): preventing costs to other services such as health (particularly emergency health services), police, and probation services. social inclusion for Service Users and the representation of homeless services as positive contributors to the life of the Borough altering preconceptions of those in need of supported accommodation services opportunities to enlist the support of the local volunteer workforce as well as ex-Service Users in roles where this is appropriate (e.g. peer support or befriending ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7273354-e2e8-4f73-b430-67da957772db | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 3 Jul 2024 | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £153,160 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £153,160 | | 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | OLDBURY | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B69 3DE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Oldbury | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | GREENSQUAREACCORD | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 21 Aug 2024 at 14:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7273354-e2e8-4f73-b430-67da957772db ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7273354-e2e8-4f73-b430-67da957772db 21st August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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