Bath and North East Somerset ASC Homelessness Prevention Pathway Services - The Haven (Newbridge Road) and The Paragon

The procurement process, managed by Bath & North East Somerset Council, involves the provision of Stonham services, which are accommodation-based support systems in Bath and North East Somerset. This includes The Paragon, offering supported housing to 10 single homeless individuals, and The Haven, which provides safe, self-contained housing for four single women with histories of domestic violence. Marked under the "Public authority - sub-central government" classification, this tender falls within the services category, specifically focusing on social work services with accommodation.

The procurement was undertaken using a direct method without competition under the light touch regime. The contract has been awarded and is set to run from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, with a gross value of GBP 117,661. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses experienced in providing social services.

Companies like Home Group Ltd, which has been awarded this tender, are prime examples of how organisations specialising in tenancy sustainment, life skills, community integration, and trauma-informed support can successfully bid. SMEs and ventures oriented towards social work services, especially those focusing on homelessness and domestic violence, stand to benefit from engaging in similar tenders, leveraging their expertise in housing and support services to enhance public welfare initiatives.