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title: "West London Rough Sleeping - Somewhere Safe to Stay (SSTS) & Assessment Hub"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d302"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA"
published: "2026-07-24"
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# West London Rough Sleeping - Somewhere Safe to Stay (SSTS) & Assessment Hub

Buyer: THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d302

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## Summary

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is in the planning stage of a tender process aimed at addressing rough sleeping in West London. The tender titled "West London Rough Sleeping - Somewhere Safe to Stay (SSTS) & Assessment Hub", involves procuring a building and support services for individuals experiencing or at risk of rough sleeping. The tender is conducted on behalf of the West London Housing subregion and the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. Key procurement activities include market engagement due by 1st September 2026, and the service is expected to be operational by April 2027. This service falls under the industry category "Social work and related services" and will be executed in various regions within West London, specifically focusing on Hammersmith and Fulham, among others.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms capable of providing suitable buildings and comprehensive support services for vulnerable populations. Companies with a background in social work services, particularly those experienced in dealing with homelessness and complex support needs, are ideal candidates to participate. Businesses can offer either the building requirements, the support services, or a combined proposal for both, catering to both low and high complex support needs. This initiative demands a collaborative approach with various stakeholders, creating prospects for both property suppliers in West London boroughs and social service providers looking to extend their reach and impact within the community.

## Notice

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea on behalf of the West London Housing subregion, and the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham are seeking a suitable building (or buildings) and a support provider to deliver two distinct services for people with support needs who are experiencing rough sleeping and/or who are at risk of rough sleeping. The services will provide immediate access to accommodation to; enable housing and support needs assessments; provide intensive support to rapidly access a suitable onward housing option; and help link people into relevant support services to meet their needs. The Authority is interested in engaging with suppliers who can provide the building requirement, the support requirement, or an integrated solution delivering both. Service A (West London)- short term (28 days) 'somewhere safe to stay' accommodation for people with low support needs to prevent rough sleeping for even a single night, or assist people out of rough sleeping. Service B (LBHF) - Short term rough sleeping assessment hub for people in Hammersmith & Fulham experiencing rough sleeping, including those with complex support needs. The requirements are as follows: Building - Provision of a suitable building or buildings with relevant permissions for use as supported accommodation. The building(s) must: - Have 40 units for single occupation and be located within a West London borough (Hammersmith and Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea, Brent, Ealing, Hillingdon, Hounslow or Harrow). - The units could be split over two locations, although each building should be equally sized e.g. 20 units in each or closely matched. - If the units are split over more than one building, one building should be located within the borough of Hammersmith and Fulham with ideally 10-20 units. - Have shared facilities preferred though not essential due to intended short length of stay. - Be fully compliant with relevant health and safety standards, finished to a high standard, furnished, and ready for occupation and full service delivery from April 2027. - Reception facility with CCTV and office space for (24-hour) staff. - Meeting rooms for case work / one to one meetings and provision for external partners to enable in-reach support. Support - The support provider must be experienced in delivering assessment and support to people with a history of homelessness or rough sleeping including those with high, complex support needs. - Ability to undertake rapid assessment of referrals for immediate occupation. The services will be open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, meaning that referrals can be made and people accommodated without the concerns of additional risk, and that "out of hours" referrals and assessments can be taken. - History and strong track record of delivering similar services. - Ability to work in partnership with a wide range of stakeholders to progress different housing options and achieve rapid move on. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Social-work-and-related-services./53XRZ3EGT7 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/53XRZ3EGT7

### Planning Information

Providers are required to submit responses to the enclosed questionnaire by the Engagement Deadline (01/09/2026).
If the Authority wishes to conduct meetings with suitable responders, these will be undertaken throughout September/October 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070174-2026 |
| 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 | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Sep 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| 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 | THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W8 7NX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham |
| Local authority | Kensington and Chelsea |
| Electoral ward | Campden |
| Westminster constituency | Kensington and Bayswater |
| Delivery location | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham, TLI72 Brent, TLI73 Ealing, TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon, TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2026 at 10:22 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070174-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070174-2026
  24th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/53XRZ3EGT7
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Social-work-and-related-services./53XRZ3EGT7
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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