Higher Needs Foating Support 2026-29
Description: 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.
Summary: Bristol City Council has initiated an open tender for the provision of "Higher Needs Floating Support 2026-29," focusing on housing and health and social work services in the UK Region UKK11. This procurement process aims to offer floating support services to individuals with higher support needs, including those with a history of rough sleeping or recently released from institutional settings. The tender stage commenced on 1st May 2026, with critical dates including the end of the enquiry period on 22nd May 2026, tender submission deadline on 1st June 2026, and the anticipated award period ending on 1st July 2026. The total contract value is £1,737,011, set to begin on 1st October 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2029.