--- title: "Contract for Provision of accommodation and support for homeless individuals with multiple vulnerabilities" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06869d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06869d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06869d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06869d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-04-20" --- # Contract for Provision of accommodation and support for homeless individuals with multiple vulnerabilities Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06869d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06869d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06869d.json) ## Summary Durham County Council is actively seeking services for its "Contract for Provision of accommodation and support for homeless individuals with multiple vulnerabilities." This tender, situated in the County Durham region (UKC14), falls under the services category, primarily addressing accommodation and social work services with facilities for vulnerable individuals. The procurement process is currently at the 'tender' stage, using a competitive flexible procedure which encourages electronic submissions. Key forthcoming dates include the enquiry period closing on 19th May 2026, followed by the tender submission deadline on 26th May 2026. The successful contract is anticipated to commence on 1st October 2026, with possible extensions up to September 2030. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in residential health facilities, social work services, and accommodation services, offering a contract valued at up to £900,000 gross. Beneficial to SMEs and VCSEs, the procurement method allows for a light touch approach, rewarding innovative and responsive proposals to support Durham County Council’s efforts in addressing homelessness. Businesses with expertise in providing trauma-informed, person-centred care are particularly well-suited to bid, with the council open to modifying contract terms should new funding sources or legislative changes arise. This tender could serve as a strategic entry point for providers looking to expand their offerings in public sector service provision. ## Notice Homelessness can lead individuals and their families and friends into a cycle that can have a profound effect on all aspects of life. It is not just a lack of accommodation; homelessness can affect our physical and mental health and wellbeing, educational achievement, ability to gain and sustain employment and puts pressure on personal and family relationships. The impact of homelessness devastates lives, and it is often a long journey for an individual to build their life up again. Being at risk of, or losing a home, can be the result of many different structural or personal factors. Unless these factors are addressed, the ability of an individual to become resilient and improve their chance of a positive future is greatly reduced, placing them at risk of becoming trapped in a cycle of homelessness. The County Durham Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy (2024-2029) was adopted in July 2024. The strategy was written following a robust review of homelessness across the County. Due to the Council's statutory duties under homeless legislation, the number of households meeting the requirement for temporary accommodation has increased significantly over recent years. From approximately 48 households in 2018/19 to almost 140 households in early 2025. The number of verified rough sleepers within the county remains consistent at approximately 15 per single night. Total presentations from rough sleepers in the first three quarters of 2024/25 were 213 compared to 182 in the first three quarters of 2025/26. Durham County Council recognise the need for a holistic, trauma-informed accommodation support model that will help to create a pathway of provision for single people who are rough sleeping and present with multiple vulnerabilities or who are at high risk of sleeping rough. A tailored, person-centred, accessible package with a range of rapid interventions is required so that individuals can exit rough sleeping quickly and sustainably. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Options: At the Council's discretion, should the Council acquire further funding, including from different sources, additional services may be required and may slightly differ to that detailed in the Specification but will fall under the remit of accommodation and support for homeless individuals with multiple vulnerabilities. The Council reserves the right to apply inflationary uplifts to the contract value at its sole discretion and will be based upon the availability of funding and commissioning priorities. The Council reserves the right to modify the service specification if new legislation and/or guidance regarding accommodation and support for homeless individuals with multiple vulnerabilities is published by the Government. If a successful bidder's contract is terminated, either at the Council's or the provider's discretion, the council has the discretion to approach one or all of the other successful bidders to offer them the opportunity to deliver accommodation and support for homeless individuals with multiple vulnerabilities services in this geographical area OR go to market for a new supplier. Renewal: Two extension periods of 12 months each to be used subject to commissioner and budget approval ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035744-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 26 May 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £750,000 | | Lots value | £750,000 | | 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | DURHAM | | Post town | Durham | | Postcode | DH1 5WB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham | | Local authority | County Durham | | Electoral ward | Framwellgate and Newton Hall | | Westminster constituency | City of Durham | | Delivery location | TLC14 Durham | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85144000 - Residential health facilities services - 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation - 98341000 - Accommodation services ## Release History - 20 Apr 2026 at 14:21 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035744-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035744-2026 20th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - http://www.OPEN-uk.org Documentation regarding this opportunity can be accessed free of charge at www.OPEN-uk.org using project reference Project # OPEN2026799 ## Notice URLs - http://www.durham.gov.uk/ - https://www.OPEN-UK.org - 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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