Flexible Citywide Supported Accommodation

The procurement process for the "Flexible Citywide Supported Accommodation" contract, initiated by Newcastle City Council, addresses social work and related services under the CPV code 85300000. This procurement, categorised under services, seeks to provide flexible support and accommodation for individuals with housing needs coupled with co-occurring issues, necessitating psycho-social support for stability and safety. The council conducted an open procedure to issue this contract across Newcastle upon Tyne (UKC22 region).

While the tender phase concluded on 4th March 2025, the awarded contracts were signed on 30th April 2025. The procurement was carried out with a legal basis under the CELEX scheme 32014L0024. The resultant contracts have been awarded to two suppliers: Home Group Ltd and The Cyrenians Ltd (t/a Changing Lives), each agreeing to an active contract valued at £2,662,647 GBP, with a combined amended total value of £7,100,392 GBP for both contracts.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in housing support and social services. By focusing on delivering accommodation solutions and psycho-social support, organisations can foster partnerships with Newcastle City Council to bolster the local community. Businesses adept in providing supportive housing and handling complex individual needs would be particularly well-suited for such contracts.

Opportunities exist for large-scale operators capable of managing flexible service solutions and extending support to individuals facing severe disadvantages. With a renewable contract framework offering an option to extend by twelve months, businesses can anticipate long-term engagement and potential scalability of services.