---
title: "WP3861 - Housing First"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-037813"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "WALSALL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2022-10-21"
---

# WP3861 - Housing First

Buyer: WALSALL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-037813

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## Summary

The Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council has initiated a tender process titled "WP3861 - Housing First" in the services category. The Council aims to secure a Housing First Navigator service to support rough sleepers and those at risk of rough sleeping. The contract will run from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2025, with a possible extension of up to 24 months. The tender period ends on 21st November 2022, with the award period starting on the same day, and bid opening scheduled for 12:00 GMT.

This tender opportunity by Walsall Council presents a chance for businesses in welfare and social services to contribute to supporting vulnerable individuals in transitioning to independent living. Organizations with experience in social work, welfare services, and related fields are well-suited to compete. Companies interested in providing ongoing support and engagement for service users after transitioning from the initial service may find this tender particularly relevant.

## Notice

Walsall Council are looking to secure the provision of a Housing First Navigator (support worker) service to continue to provide support for up to 50 rough sleepers, or those at risk of rough sleeping. The service will have a significant focus on helping these existing customers move on to independent living, and 'graduating' from the service - whilst there will also be an expectation on the service provider that they remain a point of contact for graduated service users if needed. The service has been in place since November 2017. This contract will run from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2025, with an option to extend for a further period of up to 24 months.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Walsall Council are looking to secure the provision of a Housing First Navigator (support worker) service to continue to provide support for up to 50 rough sleepers, or those at risk of rough sleeping. The service will have a significant focus on helping these existing customers move on to independent living, and 'graduating' from the service - whilst there will also be an expectation on the service provider that they remain a point of contact for graduated service users if needed. The service has been in place since November 2017. This contract will run from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2025, with an option to extend for a further period of up to 24 months.

Renewal: up to a further 24 months extension option until 31/03/2027

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029828-2022 |
| 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 | 21 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,400,000 |
| Lots value | £1,400,000 |
| 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 | WALSALL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WALSALL |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS1 1TP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG38 Walsall |
| Local authority | Walsall |
| Electoral ward | St Matthew's |
| Westminster constituency | Walsall and Bloxwich |
| Delivery location | TLG38 Walsall |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
- 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2022 at 15:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029828-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.walsall.gov.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncilThe

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