---
title: "HOUSING FIRST"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05466a"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05466a.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MEDWAY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-06-11"
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# HOUSING FIRST

Buyer: MEDWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05466a

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## Summary

Medway Council is conducting a procurement process under the title "HOUSING FIRST," aiming to address the needs of rough sleepers by providing rapid access to long-term housing. This tender falls within the Health and Social Work Services industry category and the procurement stage is currently active in the tender phase. The council is situated in Chatham, UK, and operates as a sub-central government public authority. Key dates to note include the expression of interest deadline on 24 June 2025, followed by the contract period starting on 1 July 2025 and ending on 30 June 2026. The procurement method is open competition, and Medway Council is seeking businesses capable of delivering specialised services with a budget allocation of £432,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health and social work services sector, particularly those experienced in dealing with complex client needs and integrated service provision. Companies specialising in mental health, substance use, and crisis intervention can leverage this procurement to expand their portfolio and build new partnerships within statutory and voluntary agencies. The emphasis on managing relationships effectively and training staff to support tenants offers a niche for organisations dedicated to providing specialised, community-based services. Medway Council’s open competition approach underlines the commitment to inclusivity, encouraging diverse businesses to participate and contribute innovative solutions to this pressing social issue.

## Notice

The provider will be expected to provide rapid access to long term housing for rough sleepers who are unable to use traditional routes into accommodation and support tenants in maintaining their housing long-term ensuring they understand and fulfil their responsibilities. The service will also need to work closely with statutory and voluntary agencies to ensure seamless integration with local services and manage relationships with neighbours effectively. Staff must have experience of working with complex needs clients who have additional barriers to engage in support and are expected to participate in ongoing training in areas such as mental health, substance use and crisis interventions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031421-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £432,000 |
| Lots value | £432,000 |
| 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 | MEDWAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHATHAM |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME4 4TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ41 Medway |
| Local authority | Medway |
| Electoral ward | Chatham Central & Brompton |
| Westminster constituency | Rochester and Strood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2025 at 08:50 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031421-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031421-2025
  11th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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