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title: "Rough Sleeper, Drug and Alcohol Team"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05009b"
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# Rough Sleeper, Drug and Alcohol Team

Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05009b

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## Summary

Southampton City Council intends to award a contract under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) regulations for Health Services, specifically targeting those in the rough sleeper segment who struggle with drug and alcohol abuse. The contract under the title "Rough Sleeper, Drug and Alcohol Team" (ICU-0018) seeks to continue funding an initiative that offers intensive support and treatment to rough sleepers, and includes resources like specialist workers and clinical treatment options. The award notification was published on 10th April 2025, with the contract set to commence on 1st April 2025. Representations from interested providers must be submitted by 22nd April 2025. The contracting authority’s address is Civic Centre, Civic Centre Road, Southampton, UKJ32.

This tender can foster business growth by providing significant contract value (£694,815 for one year) and the opportunity to deliver a vital public service. It is particularly suited for businesses that specialise in healthcare services, specifically those with expertise in substance abuse and homelessness. Companies that can offer innovative, integrated, and sustainable solutions alongside quality service delivery will find this contract appealing. Specialists in social care, especially large organisations like Change Grow Live Services Ltd, which has already been identified as the suitable provider, would be well-positioned to compete. This project also emphasises social value and reducing health inequalities, making it a strategic fit for businesses dedicated to making a substantial community impact.

## Notice

As part of the national government's ambition to end rough sleeping and improve pathways into treatment for people sleeping rough who use alcohol and/or drugs; a Rough Sleeping Drug & Alcohol Team (RSDAT) has been established and previously commissioned by Southampton City Council (SCC) using government grant funding. This targeted funding builds on previous funding provided to Local Authorities to support rough sleeper's access to accommodation and provides an opportunity to provide additional resources in the areas which had been identified as having high numbers of people needing intensive support with both drug & alcohol treatment and with maintaining accommodation. The funding provides an opportunity to ensure that there is continued proactive engagement, and any initial substance use disorder (SUD) treatment contact is sustained and capitalised on. It will also enable specialist Rough Sleepers Drug and Alcohol workers, including Complex Needs Navigators, a Non-Medical Prescriber and an Assertive Outreach Nurse, to offer intensive support, clinical treatment and psychological approaches, including Trauma Informed Care for the street homeless population. Service users will be supported to complete assessments, start receiving appropriate treatment at the earliest opportunity and capitalise on initial signs of motivation to address their issues. The funding will also help address some identified gaps around access to treatment services, peer mentors and women working on the streets selling sex.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This notice is an intention to award a contract under the most suitable provider process (NHS Provider Selection Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, Provision 9). The lifetime value of the contract is PS694,815 for one year. The contract commencement date is 1st April 2025. There are no extension periods available under this contract. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by the end of 22nd April 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR regulations. Written representations should be sent to: tendermanagement@southampton.gov.uk There were no declared actual or potential conflicts of interest of individuals making the decision. The Key Criteria are as stated below for this contract: Criterion 1: Quality and Innovation Criterion 2: Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability Criterion 3: Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice Criterion 4: Value Criterion 5: Social Value The rationale for choosing the most suitable provider, Change Grow Live Services Ltd, was confirmed under the requirements of Direct Award Process C: The existing provider is satisfying its existing contract, will likely satisfy the new contract to a sufficient standard, and the proposed contracting arrangements are not changing considerably The Provider also met each of the Key Criteria.

### Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by the end of 22nd April 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR regulations. Written representations should be sent to: tendermanagement@southampton.gov.uk There were no declared actual or potential conflicts of interest of individuals making the decision. The Key Criteria are as stated below for this contract: Criterion 1: Quality and Innovation Criterion 2: Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability Criterion 3: Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice Criterion 4: Value Criterion 5: Social Value The rationale for choosing the most suitable provider, Change Grow Live Services Ltd, was confirmed under the requirements of Direct Award Process C: The existing provider is satisfying its existing contract, will likely satisfy the new contract to a sufficient standard, and the proposed contracting arrangements are not changing considerably The Provider also met each of the Key Criteria.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014300-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £694,815 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 7LY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | TLJ32 Southampton |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHANGE GROW LIVE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 10 Apr 2025 at 12:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014300-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.southampton.gov.uk

## Provenance

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