Bath and North East Somerset Homelessness Prevention Pathway Services - Floating Support
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Bath & North East Somerset Council recently concluded the award stage of a procurement process for the "Bath and North East Somerset Homelessness Prevention Pathway Services - Floating Support". Situated in Bath, UK, this procurement pertains to the services industry, specifically a community action programme. The direct procurement method was used, which involved no competitive bids, as the procurement fell below the competition threshold.
This contract, valued at £118,684, was awarded on 31st March 2025, with services commencing on 1st April 2025 and set to conclude by 31st March 2026. The primary supplier, SECOND STEP LIMITED, is a small and medium enterprise with a social value orientation operating from Bristol. This tender opens avenues for businesses involved in mental health, housing support, and community services, enabling them to play a pivotal role in addressing homelessness and mental health challenges.
Companies with expertise in trauma-informed care frameworks or those capable of delivering person-centred support plans would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar opportunities. Additionally, businesses aiding public sectors by mitigating pressures on housing and health systems, while fostering community welfare, will find this type of procurement process advantageous for growth and expansion within social services sectors.
The Mental Health Support Service, managed by Second Step Housing Association, provides floating support to individuals with mental health needs who require assistance to maintain or gain accommodation. Delivered in clients' homes, community settings, supported housing offices, or other agreed venues, the service operates within a Trauma-Informed Care framework. Support duration varies from one-off advice to 3-24 months casework, or occasional support as needed.
Key support tasks include:
- Signposting and support to access health, mental health, and legal services
- Support with harassment, anti-social behaviour, domestic violence, and related issues
- Liaison and advocacy for statutory mental health services
- Comprehensive, co-produced risk assessments and holistic, person-centred support plans
- Support for financial wellbeing, debt management, benefit claims, and tenancy maintenance
- Move-on support to set up tenancies or prevent Homeless Pathway use
- Information and support to Homeless Pathway lead workers for managing mental health crises The service addresses critical needs, with mental health issues affecting 1 in 4 UK adults and contributing to housing instability.
By fostering tenancy stability and mental health, it reduces pressure on B&NES housing, NHS, and social care systems, particularly by preventing reliance on the Homeless Pathway.
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The contract period is one year.
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