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title: "Contract for the provision of an Engagement and Assessment service (Homelessness Services)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02bdb7"
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published: "2021-06-18"
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# Contract for the provision of an Engagement and Assessment service (Homelessness Services)

Buyer: OXFORD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02bdb7

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## Summary

The Oxford City Council is seeking tenders for the provision of an Engagement and Support service focused on homelessness as part of the wider recommissioning of services. This contract, classified under "Other community, social and personal services," has an estimated value between £1 million and £1.2 million. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 21 July 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 18 August 2021 and run until 31 March 2022, with potential extensions available. Interested parties should ensure their proposals align with the Council’s goals of fostering an inclusive economy and delivering affordable housing.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social and community services, particularly those focused on homelessness support, to expand their outreach and capabilities. Providers with robust service models that incorporate innovative and sustainable solutions are encouraged to submit their proposals. The successful tenderer will not only gain a substantial contract with Oxford City Council but also play a crucial role in addressing the needs of vulnerable populations in the area, contributing to the social fabric of the community.

## Notice

This Contract is for the provision of an Engagement and Support service (Homelessness service) Tenderers responding to this opportunity should carefully consider how their response can align with the Council's corporate priorities: * Enable an inclusive economy * Deliver more, affordable housing * Support thriving communities * Pursue a zero carbon Oxford As a minimum, we expect Tenderers to respond with market leading pricing structures which reflect the scope of the commercial opportunities we offer. Additionally, where there is an opportunity for a sustainable solution, Tenderers are strongly encouraged to offer such solutions, where permitted within the scope of the specification. The principal aim of the tender process is to appoint a single Tenderer to the Council who will deliver both financial and efficiency benefits.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This Contract is for the provision of an Engagement and Support service (Homelessness service) Tenderers responding to this opportunity should carefully consider how their response can align with the Council's corporate priorities: * Enable an inclusive economy * Deliver more, affordable housing * Support thriving communities * Pursue a zero carbon Oxford As a minimum, we expect Tenderers to respond with market leading pricing structures which reflect the scope of the commercial opportunities we offer. Additionally, where there is an opportunity for a sustainable solution, Tenderers are strongly encouraged to offer such solutions, where permitted within the scope of the specification. The principal aim of the tender process is to appoint a single Tenderer to the Council who will deliver both financial and efficiency benefits. Contract period This Contract is programmed to be awarded on 11 August 2021 for the period until 31 March 2022 from Contract commencement. The implementation date is programmed to be 18 August 2021. Contract value Based on the value of the existing contract, the Council estimates that the recommissioned contract value should be between PS1 million and PS1.2 million. Tenderers are advised that under the Government's Transparency Agenda a certain amount of information about payments made, contracts held etc. is available on the Council's website. However, where such information exists the Council does not guarantee that this level of purchasing will continue in future, and is not to be taken as an indication of the Council's future level of spend in this area.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013900-2021 |
| 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 | 18 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Aug 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| 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 | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OXFORD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX1 1DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Osney & St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| Delivery location | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2021 at 13:58 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013900-2021
- 18 Jun 2021 at 13:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013892-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.oxford.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com

## Provenance

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