---
title: "Homeless Support Project Interim Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0590da"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-29"
---

# Homeless Support Project Interim Contract

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0590da

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## Summary

The procurement process has been initiated by Sunderland City Council for the "Homeless Support Project Interim Contract," which falls under the services category in the social work sector with accommodation, located in Sunderland, UK (region UKC23). The procurement reached the award stage on 29th August 2025. It involves an interim contract to manage dispersed properties for individuals with a history of rough sleeping and complex needs. The procurement method used was direct and below the threshold without competition, under a light-touch special regime. The contract duration is from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, with a potential extension to accommodate any procurement timeline delays for a longer-term contract.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the social services sector, particularly those skilled in providing accommodation and support to vulnerable populations. Large enterprises with established capabilities in handling social work services, especially involving complex needs and homelessness, are well-suited to engage with such contracts. As this procurement method highlights a direct approach and bypasses competition due to the threshold, businesses with a strong operational presence and those already involved in social care can leverage this opportunity to expand their services and strengthen their portfolio within the sub-central government framework.

## Notice

An interim contract for the provision of dispersed properties for those who have experienced sleeping rough and / or have complex needs with support whilst a competitive procurement process is undertaken to award a longer term contract in accordance with statutory duties in line with Homeless Reduction Act 2017. This is a duplicate notice due to a technical error in the system publishing original notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052612-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £97,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE CYRENIANS (TA CHANGING LIVES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

## Release History

- 29 Aug 2025 at 16:32 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052612-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052612-2025
  29th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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