--- title: "Rough Sleeper Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066d2a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-066d2a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066d2a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066d2a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2026-03-18" --- # Rough Sleeper Services Buyer: IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066d2a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-066d2a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066d2a.json) ## Summary The public procurement process for Rough Sleeper Services is being undertaken by Ipswich Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority in the United Kingdom. This tender, located in Ipswich (region UKH14), is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 11:00 AM on 20 April 2026, and a clarification question deadline set for 8 April 2026. This procurement falls under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services and Community, Social, and Personal Services, employing an open procedure method. The contract offers are divided into five active lots designed to tackle various aspects of rough sleeper services, from emergency beds to navigator roles, each contributing to long-term housing solutions. The projected total contract value is £2,000,000, and the award is anticipated by 3 May 2026. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations active in community services and specialised outreach programmes. Companies with experience in providing support and accommodation for rough sleepers, especially those adept in handling health and social work services, are well-suited to respond. As the tender is divided into multiple lots, it offers smaller enterprises and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises) a chance to compete for specific roles, such as emergency bed services or outreach coordination. By engaging in this tender, businesses can expand their operations in the Ipswich area, leveraging local partnerships and enhancing their social impact through contributions to the community's wellbeing. ## Notice The tender is divided into 5 lots for the assessment and navigation for single people from risk of rough sleeping, to locating and initial assessment of those found to be rough sleeping, referral where appropriate to statutory services or emergency bed provisions within the supported housing pathways and the provision of specialist interventions to enable people to maintain long-term housing solutions. Ipswich Borough Council is currently out to tender for the provision of Rough Sleeper Services. This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of the portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 20 April 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 8 April 2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. ### Lot Information STEP Beds 5 supported beds for mixed gender sleepers, to accept at least one dog (3 month stay) STEP beds (higher needs) 5 supported bed spaces for male high and complex needs rough sleepers, to accept at least one dog (3 month stay) Rough Sleeper Emergency Beds 8 rough sleeper emergency beds as an off the street offer to all eligible rough sleepers (7 day stay) Set price per bed space per annum. Rough Sleeper Outreach 56 hours per week to cover geographical area of Ipswich. Daily sweeps and data collections, respond to Streetlink reports, initial engagement and assessment of needs of those new to the streets, work closely with rough sleeper partners to move people away from the street and prevent returns. Rough Sleeper Prevention Navigator Engage with former rough sleepers who are accommodated but at risk of losing accommodation to provide targeted interventions to prevent a return to the streets. 37 hours per week ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024446-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | 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 | IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | IPSWICH | | Post town | Ipswich | | Postcode | IP1 2DE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich | | Local authority | Ipswich | | Electoral ward | Gipping | | Westminster constituency | Ipswich | | Delivery location | TLH14 Suffolk CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 18 Mar 2026 at 10:50 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024446-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024446-2026 18th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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