Additional Rough Sleeper Outreach Worker

The procurement contracting process involved Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council, acting as the buying organisation, undertaking a tender for an "Additional Rough Sleeper Outreach Worker." This service contract, classified under the health and social work services category, is geographically situated within several regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The procurement process was completed using a direct method, below the threshold and without competition, culminating in the awarding of the contract on 3rd October 2025.

The contract is active from 8th August 2025 until 31st March 2026, and was signed on 8th July 2025. This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises specialising in social outreach and health services. The contract was awarded to light for life sefton Ltd, a suitable supplier which exemplifies the type of business well-positioned to benefit from such public service contracts.

SMEs with expertise in social work, community engagement, or public health services could leverage similar tender opportunities to expand their operations and contribute to societal welfare. This contract underlines the potential for businesses that focus on addressing rough sleeping issues to grow their portfolio and establish themselves as key service providers within the public sector landscape.