Published date: 19 July 2019

Last edited date: 19 July 2019

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 24 July 2019

Contract summary

Industry

  • Benefit services - 75310000

  • Other community, social and personal services - 98000000

Location of contract

West Midlands

Value of contract

£0 to £904,500

Procurement reference

WORCESTER001-DN416163-38548174

Published date

19 July 2019

Closing date

24 July 2019

Contract start date

1 October 2019

Contract end date

30 September 2022

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Worcester City Council is inviting Tenders from Potential Providers for the delivery of homelessness prevention focused support for single people and childless couples across Worcestershire.
Worcester City Council will manage the grant on behalf of Bromsgrove District Council, Malvern Hills District Council, Redditch Borough Council, Wychavon District Council, Wyre Forest District Council and Worcestershire County Council.
The Service will be for single people and childless couples across Worcestershire who are at risk of homelessness. It is expected that the service will be prevention focused. The successful provider will deliver a service that supports people to live a richer and more fulfilled life, including but not limited to having the skills and confidence to maintain a tenancy, access to education and training, improved physical and mental wellbeing and ultimately employment.
Our vision includes the delivery of the following services
• Single Point of Access for all individuals at risk of homelessness
• Providing support to those who access No Second Night Out
• Homeless Prevention Support - The service will ensure a trauma informed approach is used
• 5 Emergency Shelters under the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol

The Council wishes to secure one provider to deliver these services. The service being commissioned will be for a period of 2 years with an option of extending 1 further year. Funding is dependent on future funding settlements and successful service delivery. The successful Contractor must have previous experience of delivering similar work for other local authorities and must be able to commence the service on 1st October 2019. Full details and requirements are outlined in the procurement documents.

More information

Previous notice about this procurement

Single Person and Childless Couples Homeless Prevention Support Service

  • Opportunity
  • Published 25 June 2019

Additional text

The Council are using the e-procurement portal known as the Proactis Pro-Contract portal https://procontract.due-north.com to conduct this procurement exercise.

To gain access to the procurement documents, contractors will need to register their company details at the above website. Once registered, contractors will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the procurement documents. Contractors will need to search for the invitation under Worcester City Council and then electronically submit an expression of interest and follow the online instructions to view the procurement documents.

About the buyer

Address

The Guildhall
High Street
Worcester
WR1 2EY
England

Email

procurement@worcester.gov.uk

Website

http://www.worcester.gov.uk/