--- title: "Housing First and Flexible Response" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-035252" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-035252" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-035252.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-035252.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "READING BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2022-07-15" --- # Housing First and Flexible Response Buyer: READING BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-035252 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-035252) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-035252.json) ## Summary The Reading Borough Council is seeking suppliers through an open procurement process for the "Housing First and Flexible Response" contract. This initiative, defined under the social work services category, aims to provide comprehensive support for vulnerable individuals, particularly those facing rough sleeping or housing instability. The tender period will close on 1st September 2022, with all expressions of interest required by 17:00 on 17th August 2022. The expected contract duration is 900 days, and potential suppliers can bid for one or both of the defined lots related to the services offered. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social work and related services, particularly those equipped to deliver innovative housing solutions and outreach support. Companies with experience in supporting vulnerable populations, navigating housing issues, or providing mental health and addiction services would be particularly suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement could enhance their visibility and growth within the public sector, helping them to establish or expand their services while fulfilling a crucial community need. ## Notice Reading Borough Council are completing an ITT exercise for the provision of Housing First and Flexible Response - Lot 1 must (i) deliver a high-fidelity Housing First model1 of support and acquire accommodation for clients and (ii) deliver Couples Move-on Support using assertive, creative, and flexible support responses.Lot 2 must deliver a Flexible Response Service to Rough Sleeping to include outreach, tenancy sustainment/rescue and navigator support using assertive, out of hours and flexible end-to-end responses that promote a lifestyle away from the streets and prevent people from returning.Suppliers that would like to take part in this process are invited to Express Interest upon which they will be given access to the full documentation delivered through this portal. Documents can be accessed from the My Tenders area of this website by selecting the View Details button for the project.Expressions of interest will only be accepted until 17/08/2022 17:00. ### Lot Information Housing First and Couples Move-On Support Lot 1 must (i) deliver a high-fidelity Housing First model1 of support and acquire accommodation for clients and (ii) deliver Couples Move-on Support using assertive, creative, and flexible support responsesthe Service must be aimed at those who are experiencing, or have experienced:* Rough sleeping and/or being vulnerably housed; and* Multiple and complex needs that include drug/alcohol misuse, mental/physical ill-health, and offending histories; and/or* Repeated instances of rough sleeping and/or re-accessing traditional/mainstream models of supported accommodation, where move-on/progression towards independence has not been achieved or sustained Flexible Response Service to Rough Sleeping Lot 2 must deliver a Flexible Response Service to Rough Sleeping to include outreach, tenancy sustainment/rescue and navigator support using assertive, out of hours and flexible end-to-end responses that promote a lifestyle away from the streets and prevent people from returning.the Service must be aimed at those who are experiencing, or have experienced:* Rough sleeping and/or being vulnerably housed; and* Multiple and complex needs that include drug/alcohol misuse, mental/physical ill-health, and offending histories; and/or* Repeated instances of rough sleeping and/or re-accessing traditional/mainstream models of supported accommodation, where move-on/progression towards independence has not been achieved or sustained ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019370-2022 | | 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 | 15 Jul 2022 | | Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | £704,800 | | 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 | READING BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | READING | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG1 2LU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West | | Local authority | Reading | | Electoral ward | Abbey | | Westminster constituency | Reading Central | | Delivery location | TLJ11 Berkshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 15 Jul 2022 at 09:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019370-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.reading.gov.uk - https://courttribunalfinder.service.gov.uk/courts/rolls-building - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/reading/aspx/Tenders/Current - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/Tenders/Current - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/cabinet-office ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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