---
title: "Higher Needs Floating Support 2026-29"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06900d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-05"
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# Higher Needs Floating Support 2026-29

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06900d

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Bristol City Council, a sub-central government public authority, is for the provision of "Higher Needs Floating Support 2026-29". This tender is in the services category with a focus on health, social work, and housing services, targeting those with higher support needs and a history of rough sleeping in Bristol, UK Region UKK11. The tender, valued at £1,737,011 gross, is at the tendering stage with key dates including the enquiry period ending on 22 May 2026, the submission deadline on 1 June 2026, and the award period concluding on 1 July 2026. An open procurement method is being used, with electronic submissions allowed in English.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs, particularly those experienced in providing social care and housing services. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality support services and demonstrating a strong social value component will find this contract highly suited to their capabilities, with the potential to establish or expand their presence in the social service sector. With a substantial contract value and a structured evaluation process favouring quality and social impact, this procurement offers a platform for qualified providers to showcase their expertise in sustaining wellbeing among vulnerable populations.

## Notice

Provision of floating support to people with higher support needs and a history of rough sleeping, including in unsupported temporary accommodation, having moved on to private or social tenancy from supported accommodation, released from prison, discharged from hospital or part of the legacy Golden Key Housing Firs cohort. Establishing a Keeping In Touch service to provide remote support and a point of contact for up to a further two years for clients who have graduated higher support but require some support to sustain wellbeing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040796-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,447,509 |
| Lots value | £1,447,509 |
| 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 | 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 | TLK11 Bristol, City of |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 70 - Real estate services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 70333000 - Housing services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 5 May 2026 at 07:59 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040796-2026
- 1 May 2026 at 09:59 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040380-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040796-2026
  5th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040380-2026
  1st May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=35805a1e-d243-f111-813c-005056b64545

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bristol.gov.uk
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019403-2026
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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