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title: "Somerset Housing First - Complex Needs Housing Pathways (East Area)"
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# Somerset Housing First - Complex Needs Housing Pathways (East Area)

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e1c6

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## Summary

Somerset Council is inviting bids for its project titled "Somerset Housing First - Complex Needs Housing Pathways (East Area)" under the industry category of Housing Services and Administrative Housing Services. The contract aims to provide support through the Housing First model, focusing on assisting individuals with complex needs to achieve stable, long-term housing in Somerset. This open competition procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with electronic submissions due by 12th December 2025. The successful bidder will begin the contract on 1st April 2026, with the term ending on 31st March 2027, and the possibility of renewal for an additional twelve months.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in housing and social support services, particularly those adept at handling complex social issues and working with vulnerable populations. The project promises to reduce dependency on crisis services and improve tenant stability and wellbeing. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are particularly encouraged to compete, given the suitability criteria and emphasis on social value within the award criteria, which weights quality at 60%, price at 30%, and social value at 10%.

## Notice

The Housing First model is designed to support the most vulnerable individuals within this cohort. It offers a person-centred, holistic approach that prioritises immediate access to secure, long-term housing without preconditions. Through intensive, tailored support, Housing First aims to improve engagement, promote stability, and enable individuals to sustain their tenancies and rebuild their lives. This commissioning initiative seeks to deliver a high-impact Somerset Housing First service in Somerset for individuals with complex needs who have experienced long-term or repeat homelessness. By sourcing and providing stable housing as the foundation for recovery and inclusion, the scheme aims to reduce reliance on crisis services, improve health and wellbeing outcomes, and promote long-term tenancy sustainment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074098-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,618 |
| Lots value | £240,618 |
| 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 | SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK23 Somerset CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 70 - Real estate services
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 70333000 - Housing services
- 75123000 - Administrative housing services

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2025 at 15:29 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074098-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074098-2025
  14th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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