Published date: 22 January 2026

Last edited date: 23 January 2026

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 12 December 2025, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Housing services - 70333000

  • Administrative housing services - 75123000

Location of contract

United Kingdom, Isle of Man, Channel Islands, British Oversea Territories, Europe, Rest of the World

Value of contract

£240,618

Procurement reference

203b2b94-b7f9-48c7-b6ee-eaea1fa930f4

Published date

22 January 2026

Closing date

12 December 2025

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 April 2026

Contract end date

31 March 2027

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

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

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

The Housing First model is designed to support the most vulnerable individuals within this cohort. It offers a person-centred, holistic approach that prioritises immediate access to secure, long-term housing without preconditions. Through intensive, tailored support, Housing First aims to improve engagement, promote stability, and enable individuals to sustain their tenancies and rebuild their lives.

This commissioning initiative seeks to deliver a high-impact Somerset Housing First service in Somerset for individuals with complex needs who have experienced long-term or repeat homelessness. By sourcing and providing stable housing as the foundation for recovery and inclusion, the scheme aims to reduce reliance on crisis services, improve health and wellbeing outcomes, and promote long-term tenancy sustainment.

More information

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Award information

Awarded date

22 January 2026

Contract start date

1 April 2026

Contract end date

31 March 2027

Total value of contract

£0

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

Connect Community Trust

Address

Suzanne Addicott, Dairy House, Stratton on the Fosse, Radstock, BA3 4QF, UNITED KINGDOM

Reference

None

About the buyer

Contact name

Tracie Bosher

Address

Somerset Council, County Hall
, ,
Taunton
TA1 4DY
UNITED KINGDOM

Telephone

03001232224

Email

tracie.bosher@somerset.gov.uk