--- title: "Preliminary Market Engagement - In-Reach Housing First and Rough Sleeper Outreach Support Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06aa5f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06aa5f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06aa5f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06aa5f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-01" --- # Preliminary Market Engagement - In-Reach Housing First and Rough Sleeper Outreach Support Services Buyer: WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06aa5f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06aa5f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06aa5f.json) ## Summary Wokingham Borough Council is currently in the planning stage for a potential procurement titled "Preliminary Market Engagement – In-Reach Housing First and Rough Sleeper Outreach Support Services." This procurement falls under the services category within the social work and related services industry, with a CPV code of 85300000. The project focuses on delivering support services in Wokingham, UK, with a contract period expected from 1st October 2026 to 31st March 2029. The current phase involves Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) to shape the future procurement process, with a deadline for engagement responses set for 19th June 2026 at 5 pm. An indicative value of £686,000 for the 2.5-year contract duration has been suggested, although this is subject to change. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in social work and outreach services. Companies that focus on addressing homelessness and assisting individuals with complex needs are particularly well-suited to compete. Participating businesses can leverage this engagement to influence the service design and procurement process of a sub-central government authority. With the project aiming to reduce rough sleeping and support vulnerable residents in achieving sustainable accommodation, firms with innovative solutions and a strong track record in social services can greatly benefit from this engagement. The engagement process involves a questionnaire that must be completed and returned via ProContract, offering businesses a platform to showcase their capabilities and insights. ## Notice Wokingham Borough Council is undertaking Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) to inform a potential future procurement for the delivery of in-reach Housing First support and rough sleeper outreach services within the Borough. The Council currently commissions a block-funded service delivering these functions, with the existing arrangement due to expire in September 2026. As part of planning for future provision, the Council is reviewing its longer-term service model, contract structure, and delivery approach. The services under consideration aim to support individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, including those with complex needs. The overarching objectives are to: - Reduce and prevent rough sleeping - Support sustained accommodation outcomes - Improve health, wellbeing, and independence for vulnerable residents The Council is exploring a potential contract of approximately 2.5 years duration, with an indicative total value of PS686,000 across the full term (subject to change). This Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) exercise is intended to shape the Council's understanding of the market and inform decisions relating to service design, contract duration, funding risk, and procurement approach. The engagement is in the form of a questionnaire where suppliers can review a series of engagement questions and respond to them within the questionnaire. To register interest, please complete a copy of the Market Engagement Questionnaire and return to Wokingham Borough Council via ProContract, by 5pm on Monday 19 June 2026. All relevant correspondence will be managed through the Council's e-procurement solution - ProContract. ### Planning Information Wokingham Borough Council is undertaking Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) to inform a potential future procurement for the delivery of in-reach Housing First support and rough sleeper outreach services within the Borough. The Council currently commissions a block-funded service delivering these functions, with the existing arrangement due to expire in September 2026. As part of planning for future provision, the Council is reviewing its longer-term service model, contract structure, and delivery approach. The services under consideration aim to support individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, including those with complex needs. The overarching objectives are to: - Reduce and prevent rough sleeping - Support sustained accommodation outcomes - Improve health, wellbeing, and independence for vulnerable residents The Council is exploring a potential contract of approximately 2.5 years duration, with an indicative total value of £686,000 across the full term (subject to change). This Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) exercise is intended to shape the Council’s understanding of the market and inform decisions relating to service design, contract duration, funding risk, and procurement approach. The engagement is in the form of a questionnaire where suppliers can review a series of engagement questions and respond to them within the questionnaire. To register interest, please complete a copy of the Market Engagement Questionnaire and return to Wokingham Borough Council via ProContract, by 5pm on Monday 19 June 2026. All relevant correspondence will be managed through the Council’s e-procurement solution – ProContract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051423-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 19 Jun 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WOKINGHAM | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG40 1BN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West | | Local authority | Wokingham | | Electoral ward | Emmbrook | | Westminster constituency | Wokingham | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 1 Jun 2026 at 13:12 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051423-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051423-2026 1st June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.wokingham.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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