Published date: 11 September 2019

Last edited date: 11 September 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: 14 October 2019

Contract summary

Industry

  • Social work services with accommodation - 85311000

Location of contract

South West

Value of contract

£800,000 to £1,000,000

Procurement reference

SSDC001-DN434320-74307607

Published date

11 September 2019

Closing date

14 October 2019

Contract start date

1 April 2020

Contract end date

31 March 2025

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

South Somerset District Council's (SSDC) housing service aims to prevent homelessness and rough sleeping in South Somerset. Rough sleeping is relatively low in our district and this is mainly due to the provision of hostel accommodation in Yeovil and the proactive work of the rough sleeper outreach team, together with successful multi-agency working within South Somerset.

However our rough sleeping numbers are increasing slowly, due to rising issues with active county lines within the district. There is an increased number of homeless applicants with drug and alcohol issues not meeting the criteria for alternative temporary accommodation provided by the Local Authority under homeless legislation, and there is a chronic lack of affordable accommodation in the private sector.

Aim of service:

• To deliver accommodation and associated support for individuals who are homeless in South Somerset:
• The service is aimed at adults who are homeless or at risk of homeless as referred by SSDC
• The service is largely for single adults and established couples with medium to high support needs
• The service is for the provision of hostel accommodation in Yeovil and associated housing management and support; it is expected that the costs of accommodation will largely be met by the service users through an occupancy agreement. It is anticipated service users will be in receipt of Housing Benefit and/or Universal Credit
• The service provider will be expected to work closely with other local partners/delivery organisations to support customers and reduce homelessness in South Somerset

Mandatory requirements:

A) Provision of a minimum 30 bed direct access hostel accommodation in Yeovil
B) Provision of a minimum 10 emergency beds
C) Provision of rough sleeper outreach service
D) Provision of support for all customers tailored and suitable to their individual needs


Outcomes sought:

• Reduce homelessness in South Somerset
• Reduce the number of rough sleepers in South Somerset
• Reduce the number of repeat rough sleepers and long term 'entrenched' rough sleepers
• People who need accommodation and/or support are able to access it, including emergency accommodation if appropriate
• Reduce the number of repeat offenders leaving prison and accessing supported accommodation
• People leave supported accommodation in a planned and sustainable way and are assisted to access floating support if needed
• People gain the skills they need to live independently
• Minimise unplanned or negative move-on's through effective engagement with other services

More information

Previous notice about this procurement

Provision of Hostel Accommodation and Associated Support in South Somerset

  • Opportunity
  • Published 11 September 2019

About the buyer

Contact name

Brendan Downes

Address

The Council Office
Brympton Way
Yeovil
BA20 2HT
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 1935462076

Email

brendan.downes@southsomerset.gov.uk

Website

http://www.southsomerset.gov.uk/