---
title: "Supported Living for Homeless Persons"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067965"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067965.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-31"
---

# Supported Living for Homeless Persons

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067965

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Supported Living for Homeless Persons" was conducted by Sunderland City Council in the United Kingdom, under the industry category of social work services with accommodation. This contract involved providing temporary accommodation and round-the-clock support for homeless individuals in Sunderland, utilising 19 self-contained flats. The procurement was executed via a direct method under a light-touch regime, occurring below the defined threshold without competition, and culminating in a contract award date on 31st March 2026. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and end on 31st March 2027, with potential extension options up to 31st March 2028. This marks the award stage of the procurement, as indicated by the associated transparency notice published the same day.

This tender provides an opportunity for significant business growth, particularly for organisations experienced in delivering comprehensive support services for vulnerable groups. Companies specialising in social care services, especially those with a focus on housing and support for homeless individuals, would find this tender particularly suitable. Thirteen Housing Group Limited, a large-scale supplier, was selected as the contractor, highlighting the contract's potential benefits for entities capable of large-scale operations and collaboration with governmental bodies. The ongoing consultation for a future procurement solution suggests additional opportunities for businesses to engage in subsequent contract renewals or expansions.

## Notice

Provision of temporary homeless accommodation (19 self contained flats) and 24/7 homeless support for single clients in Sunderland. Light Touch under threshold (procurement when, for economic, technical or artistic reasons, or for reasons connected with the protection of exclusive rights)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029776-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency 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 | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £382,251 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | THIRTEEN HOUSING GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2026 at 13:40 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029776-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029776-2026
  31st March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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