--- title: "Provision of Short Term Supported Accommodation Services for People with Complex Needs in Preston" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ccca" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04ccca" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ccca.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ccca.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2025-06-06" --- # Provision of Short Term Supported Accommodation Services for People with Complex Needs in Preston Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ccca [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04ccca) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ccca.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by Lancashire County Council, in partnership with Preston City Council, seeks the provision of short-term supported accommodation services for people with complex needs in Preston. Classified under Health and social work services, this tender aims to improve standards in supported housing. The process is currently at the tender update stage, with an anticipated application date around August/September 2025. Key requirements include adherence to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government's Supported Housing Improvement Programme (SHIP) standards. The procurement will involve multiple phases, starting with an initial submission on the Preston City Council website, followed by an inspection process anticipated to last up to eight weeks. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those experienced in providing supported accommodation. Companies that can demonstrate compliance with SHIP standards and offer a competitive value proposition are well-suited to partake in this procurement process. By working collaboratively with Preston City Council, successful applicants can influence housing standards within the local community and potentially expand their business reach through strategic partnerships and improved service offerings. ## Notice The Complex Needs Housing Contract aims to provide opportunities for behaviour change, health improvements and to deliver positive outcomes for individuals with Complex Needs, families and communities. The Authority is working in partnership with Preston City Council (PCC). A requirement of PCC is to ensure the Provider meets the current housing requirements as part of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) Supported Housing Improvement Programme (SHIP). The purpose of the SHIP programme is to improve standards, establish the need, ensure value for money and positive impact on local communities of supported housing. As part of the programme Preston City Council are carrying out reviews of all supported housing within the city, joint working with Housing Standards, Housing Benefits, Housing Options, external agencies and providers of supported accommodation in Preston. Phase 1 In order to ensure the service meets the SHIP standards, all applicants will be required to complete and submit the Supported Accommodation Questionnaire on the PCC website www.preston.gov.uk https://www.preston.gov.uk/article/9099/Guidance-for-new-supported-housing-schemes Phase 2 On successful submission you will receive a unique code. Following this, the PCC SHIP team will verify the documents and commence the inspection. The process will take up to eight weeks to complete., The SHIP team will provide written notification of the outcome of their inspections. The Authority will only accept approved SHIP applications. Evidence will be required as part of the submission and will be a pass/fail requirement. It is anticipated the tender will be available for application from March 2025. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Complex Needs Housing Contract aims to provide opportunities for behaviour change, health improvements and to deliver positive outcomes for individuals with Complex Needs, families and communities. The Authority is working in partnership with Preston City Council (PCC). A requirement of PCC is to ensure the Provider meets the current housing requirements as part of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) Supported Housing Improvement Programme (SHIP). The purpose of the SHIP programme is to improve standards, establish the need, ensure value for money and positive impact on local communities of supported housing. As part of the programme Preston City Council are carrying out reviews of all supported housing within the city, joint working with Housing Standards, Housing Benefits, Housing Options, external agencies and providers of supported accommodation in Preston. Phase 1 In order to ensure the service meets the SHIP standards, all applicants will be required to complete and submit the Supported Accommodation Questionnaire on the PCC website www.preston.gov.uk Guidance for new supported housing schemes - Preston City Council Phase 2 On successful submission you will receive a unique code. Following this, the PCC SHIP team will verify the documents and commence the inspection. The process will take up to eight weeks to complete., The SHIP team will provide written notification of the outcome of their inspections. The Authority will only accept approved SHIP applications. Evidence will be required as part of the submission and will be a pass/fail requirement. It is anticipated the tender will be available for application from March 2025. Additional information: Dates included in this PIN are estimated and are subject to change at the Authority's discretion. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030719-2025 | | 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, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 3 Mar 2025 | | 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 | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | PRESTON | | Post town | Preston | | Postcode | PR1 0LD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire | | Local authority | Preston | | Electoral ward | City Centre | | Westminster constituency | Preston | | Delivery location | TLD4 Lancashire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 6 Jun 2025 at 15:33 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030719-2025 - 23 Dec 2024 at 17:22 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041477-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/fusion-supplier-portal/ - https://www.preston.gov.uk/article/9099/Guidance-for-new-supported-housing-schemes ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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