---
title: "Floating Support Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02cb82"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA"
published: "2021-07-22"
---

# Floating Support Services

Buyer: THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02cb82

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## Summary

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is planning to issue a tender for Floating Support Services aimed at assisting rough sleepers in West London. This service is classified under social work and related services, with a potential annual contract value of approximately £161,000. The contract is expected to start on 1 April 2022 and will last for one year, with possible extensions for up to two additional years depending on funding. Interested providers should submit their expressions of interest by 5pm on 31 August 2021, and are encouraged to attend an information session on 15 September 2021 to learn more about the requirements and process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in social work, housing support, or community services aimed at vulnerable populations. Organisations with expertise in delivering time-limited support to individuals transitioning from homelessness or providing comprehensive assessment and care services would be particularly well-suited to compete. Given the focus on fostering independent living skills and financial management for former rough sleepers, businesses that can showcase innovative and effective support strategies will likely find this tender an attractive opportunity for growth.

## Notice

The London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is considering issuing a tender for a floating support service for Rough Sleepers on behalf of the West London Housing Partnership. The contract is for a period of 1 year with a possible extension of a further 1 year + 1 year, subject to funding. The expected start date of the contract is 1 April 2022. The estimated annual value of this contract is approx. PS161,000. The Council would like to invite expressions of interest in the potential tender to secure suitable providers who could deliver this service. The response deadline is Monday 31st August 2021, 5pm. The Council is looking for a provider to deliver a floating support service to enable former rough sleepers placed in the private and social rented sector in West London to develop sufficient independent living skills to sustain a tenancy and maintain their independence. Support will be time-limited (no longer on average than 3-4 months) housing/tenancy support to sit alongside homes that are let to: rough sleepers , those at imminent risk of sleeping rough and former rough sleepers leaving emergency accommodation in order to help them to: * Develop and maintain skills to live independently * Manage finances including access to benefits and debt advice * Maintain their tenancy and develop a home that is safe, functional, and homely * Access a range of services and community facilities to meet their needs, including health care, treatment, mental health support, advocacy, resettlement, floating support, befriending and social and leisure activities * Build on their individual strengths and assets to achieve the outcomes that matter to them and improve health and wellbeing Support hours for the service will be used flexibly based on individual needs, with an average of 2 hours per week. Providers that are interested in this opportunity are invited to register their interest and register to attend a supplier information and engagement session on Wednesday 15th September 2021 between 10 am- 12pm either via Microsoft Teams or at one of the Council's Kensington and Chelsea offices. Confirmation of the location and invitation to follow. Please confirm your attendance no later than 3 pm on 9 September 2021 to Ieuan ap Rees at the following email address ieuan.aprees@rbkc.gov.uk. Please send your questions to ieuan.aprees@rbkc.gov.uk by Monday 13 September 2021. Please note that this is not an invitation to tender.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is considering issuing a tender for a floating support service for Rough Sleepers on behalf of the West London Housing Partnership. The contract is for a period of 1 year with a possible extension of a further 1 year + 1 year, subject to funding. The expected start date of the contract is 1 April 2022. The estimated annual value of this contract is approx. PS161,000. The Council would like to invite expressions of interest in the potential tender to secure suitable providers who could deliver this service. The response deadline is Monday 31 August 2021, 5pm. Providers that are interested in this opportunity are invited to register their interest and register to attend a supplier information and engagement session on Wednesday 15 September 2021 between 10 am- 12pm either via Microsoft Teams or at one of the Council's Kensington and Chelsea offices. Confirmation of the location and invitation to follow. Please confirm your attendance no later than 3 pm on 9 September 2021 to Ieuan ap Rees at the following email address ieuan.aprees@rbkc.gov.uk. Please send your questions to ieuan.aprees@rbkc.gov.uk by Monday 13 September 2021. Please note that this is not an invitation to tender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017428-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | 21 Jul 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W8 7NX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham |
| Local authority | Kensington and Chelsea |
| Electoral ward | Campden |
| Westminster constituency | Kensington and Bayswater |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2021 at 21:45 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017428-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.RBKC.gov.uk
- http://www.capitalesourcing.com

## Provenance

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