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title: "Floating Support Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e8772f96-6ddc-439f-a088-b1e84939e2ce"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2017-06-05"
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# Floating Support Service

Buyer: WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e8772f96-6ddc-439f-a088-b1e84939e2ce

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## Summary

Wirral Borough Council is currently seeking proposals for its "Floating Support Service" tender, which falls under the health and social work services sector. This procurement process is in the Tender stage, with the end date for submissions set for 4 July 2017. The contract, valued at £1,200,000, is designed for two distinct lots: Homeless Prevention & Resettlement and Mental Health support services. Successful bidders will commence their services from 18 August 2017, lasting until 14 May 2020, within the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social services, particularly those experienced in providing housing-related support. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in preventing homelessness and supporting vulnerable individuals will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Participation in this process could enhance business growth by expanding service offerings and securing a long-term partnership with a local government authority.

## Notice

Wirral Council is seeking proposals for two separate lots from suitably qualified and experienced providers for the provision of Floating Support services: LOT1: Homeless Prevention & Resettlement LOT2: Mental Health Any tenderers that wish to deliver both lots only should state this clearly in their submission. In Wirral, the Supported Housing Programme funds, monitors, reviews and commissions housing-related support services which are high quality, strategically relevant, cost effective and reliable. The aim of housing-related support services is, through the provision of support, to: * Enable vulnerable people to increase or maintain their independence. * Prevent people from becoming homeless. * Meet the needs of people who have experienced homelessness. * Meet the needs of people who may be threatened with homelessness, in the absence of housing-related support. * Assist individuals to maintain their tenancy and accommodation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61fcece1-50c0-4663-9fb7-17c54ac13425 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Aug 2017 - 14 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| 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 | WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BIRKENHEAD |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH41 5AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD74 Wirral |
| Local authority | Wirral |
| Electoral ward | Birkenhead and Tranmere |
| Westminster constituency | Birkenhead |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2017 at 14:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61fcece1-50c0-4663-9fb7-17c54ac13425

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61fcece1-50c0-4663-9fb7-17c54ac13425
  5th June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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