Hostel Management and Homeless Support Services

Thurrock Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Hostel Management and Homeless Support Services" contract, under the open procedure method. This contract focuses on providing essential social work services in Grays, within the Eastern England region (UKH32), covering a variety of support areas such as homeless hostel management, outreach support for eviction prevention, and housing support for individuals with complex needs. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting community and social services.

The award stage was concluded on 5th November 2025, with the contract period set to begin on 1st December 2025 and end on 30th November 2027, with a potential one-year extension available. The total value awarded to Sanctuary Housing Association is approximately GBP 1,326,000, exclusive of VAT, with a gross figure of GBP 1,591,200. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social work and community services, especially those that can provide comprehensive housing support and outreach services.

It is particularly suited to organisations with expertise in managing homelessness interventions and support programmes, with the ability to deliver diverse services like tenancy sustainment and social inclusion initiatives. Medium to large-scale enterprises with the flexibility to implement tailored support solutions across various demographics would find this tender an ideal opportunity for business growth and community impact. Robust experience in managing extensive service outputs, including health and wellbeing and resettlement, would position a business competitively to compete for similar contracts in the future.