---
title: "Support for those found Homeless with Complex Support Needs"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050c71"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-02"
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# Support for those found Homeless with Complex Support Needs

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050c71

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## Summary

Sunderland City Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Support for those found Homeless with Complex Support Needs." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on social work and related services. It is located in Sunderland, within the UKC region. The open procedure procurement method will be used, and the process is above the threshold, ensuring a detailed and competitive tendering process. Key dates include the anticipated start of the contract in August 2025, spanning three years with potential extensions up to July 2031. Information is being circulated as of May 2025, with the next notice planned for, or after, 19th May 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), that have expertise in providing intensive support services for individuals with high and complex needs. The planned service aims to provide 24/7 support in a specialised accommodation setting, which includes spaces for eight individuals. By participating, businesses can strengthen their portfolio in social services and contribute to the local community by reducing homelessness and associated burdens on public resources. Organisations with experience in challenging environments and capable of delivering high-quality, person-centred support are well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The Council has an immediate requirement to support adults who find themselves homeless in suitable safe accommodation which allows them access to intensive 24/7 support. The Council has identified a property in Sunderland for which the support can be delivered. It is expected the contract (support service) will commence approximately Summer 2025 for a period of 3 years, with the option to extend for periods at the discretion of the Council. The property will provide self-contained bedspaces, communal facilities and an office space enough to support 8 individuals. The required support service will provide 24/7 support to ensure the safe operation of the scheme and the delivery of support which facilitates stability, and ultimately safe move on to independent living and a settled life. This provision will also: Help to reduce the incidents of repeat homeless presentations and reduce the burden, both from a service demand aspect and financial aspect, on the public purse Increase the provision and quality of accommodation with support to meet service demands for those found to be homeless with complex support needs who cannot currently be assisted Reduce the risk of poor health and death by those who sleep rough in the city The client group will consist of people found homeless and experiencing high and complex needs and displaying challenging behaviours. The clients will likely have failed in other supported accommodations due to the level of support required to keep them engaged with support and moving towards independent living.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018833-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 19 May 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| 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 | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 2 May 2025 at 13:59 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018833-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018833-2025
  2nd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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