---
title: "Higher Needs Floating Support 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060978"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060978.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-20"
---

# Higher Needs Floating Support 2026

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060978

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Bristol City Council, focuses on the "Higher Needs Floating Support 2026" project, categorised under health and social work services. The project aims to provide floating support to individuals with higher support needs across Bristol, particularly those in temporary accommodations or transitional phases from institutions like prisons or hospitals. The procurement, completed on 20th January 2026, was carried out through a direct method below the competition threshold. The contract is scheduled to run from 1st April 2026 to 30th September 2026, with a total contract value of GBP 310,000. The award has been granted to SECOND STEP LIMITED, a large-scale supplier with a focus on social enterprise based in Bristol.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the health and social care sector, particularly those providing support services for vulnerable populations. Companies like SECOND STEP LIMITED, which is affiliated with the voluntary, community, and social enterprise sector, are well-suited to leverage such contracts to expand their service offerings and enhance their reputation in public service provision. Businesses aiming to grow within this sector should focus on building expertise in multi-faceted support environments and develop capabilities to effectively manage and deliver services within the specified timeframes and regulatory requirements outlined by public authorities like Bristol City Council.

## Notice

Provision of floating support to people with higher support needs, including in temporary accommodation, High Support Cluster accommodation, released from prison, discharged from hospital and supported by Housing First.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004619-2026 |
| 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 | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £310,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SECOND STEP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2026 at 09:44 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004619-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004619-2026
  20th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bristol.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.second-step.co.uk/

## Provenance

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