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# Housing, Health & Wellbeing Floating Support

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dc2b7e45-f1cb-4daa-a1cf-95ac38e5b46e

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## Summary

Durham County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Housing, Health & Wellbeing Floating Support" contract, with an emphasis on services aimed at maintaining tenancies and supporting individuals within County Durham. This project falls under the "Health and social work services" industry category (CPV: 85000000). The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, and the awarded contracts, with a total value of £10,500,000, will run from 1st November 2024 to 30th April 2028. The contract is divided into three Lots, targeting support for young people aged 16-25, adults aged 26+, and families and individuals with learning difficulties/disabilities and Autism. The contract also includes a possibility of a two-year extension and considers the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in providing floating support and outreach services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to compete, enhancing their business portfolio and establishing a presence in public sector contracts. Ideal candidates are those offering comprehensive support services encompassing housing, health, and wellbeing, which can effectively address diverse community needs and contribute to reducing reliance on costly secondary services. Successful bidders will gain substantial market exposure, potential for long-term government contracts, and the ability to make a meaningful impact in the community.

## Notice

This opportunity is for Housing, Health & Wellbeing Floating Support within the boundaries of County Durham. The aim of services is support people to maintain tenancies, obtain suitable accommodation, help with budgeting/finances, attending appointments, referring to appropriate support where needed with the intention to keep people out of more costly secondary services. The Contract is divided into three Lots as detailed below: Lot 1 - Housing, Health and Wellbeing Floating Support/Outreach services for young people aged 16-25 years. Lot 2 - Housing, Health and Wellbeing Floating Support/Outreach services for Adults aged 26+ years. Lot 3 - Floating Support service to support parents and people with Learning difficulties/disabilities and Autism. Providers may bid for one, two or all Lots however they must include a rank of their preferences and can only be successful for a maximum of two Lots. The Council is looking for one Provider per Lot. At the sole discretion of the Council, where there is not a successful bidder for a Lot, the Council may approach the successful bidder from another Lot delivery in order to negotiate and award if appropriate. The proposed contract is to be let with an option to extend for a further period of 24 months from the actual end date. The Council believes that the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) applies to this contract. The Council will provide TUPE information and employee data in a compressed data folder on request and receipt of a completed confidentiality agreement (please see confidentiality agreement template included with the tender documents). Additional information: Tender Documents can be accessed free of charge at www.nepo.org utilising DN717879

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09715862-d80c-49b3-b1b9-b26766159718 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 30 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,500,000 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | DURHAM ACTION ON SINGLE HOUSING; HOME GROUP; HUMANKIND CHARITY T/A WAYTHROUGH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2025 at 10:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09715862-d80c-49b3-b1b9-b26766159718
- 11 Jul 2024 at 10:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29f4ad83-a652-423c-b379-8c406bf06c20

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09715862-d80c-49b3-b1b9-b26766159718
  14th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29f4ad83-a652-423c-b379-8c406bf06c20
  11th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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