---
title: "Rough Sleeper Outreach Support Workers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056a52"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056a52.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-31"
---

# Rough Sleeper Outreach Support Workers

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056a52

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## Summary

Durham County Council has concluded the procurement process for "Rough Sleeper Outreach Support Workers" under the services category. This initiative, based in Durham in the UK, falls within the health and social work services sector and aims to provide two outreach workers focused on supporting rough sleepers. Key responsibilities include conducting outreach in early mornings or late nights and collaborating with the rough sleeping team for holistic support. The contract, signed on 28th July 2025, is valued at £35,000 and spans from July 2025 to June 2026, with a possibility for renewal based on performance and funding. This was a direct procurement method conducted below the threshold without competition, within a light touch regime.

This tender provides significant opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs operating within the health and social care sector. Businesses adept at providing outreach services and capable of collaborating with government bodies to address homelessness will find this contract beneficial. It offers a stable contract duration, with potential for an extension, appealing to organisations seeking to expand their footprint in public health services while contributing to community welfare objectives.

## Notice

Rough Sleeper Outreach Support - The Rough Sleeper Outreach Support contract would provide two outreach workers, each working up to 16hours per week to carry out outreach support to rough sleepers. This would include early morning or late night sweeps and participation in the rough sleeping bi-monthly counts, as well as providing support and guidance to rough sleepers. The two outreach workers would work closely with the rough sleeping team to ensure a consistent pathway for each rough sleeper, leading to holistic support from other agencies and longer term accommodation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044807-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Jul 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £35,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5WB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Framwellgate and Newton Hall |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EMMAUS NORTH EAST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 45212400 - Accommodation and restaurant buildings
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2025 at 13:41 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044807-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044807-2025
  31st July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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