Housing, Health and Wellbeing Floating Support

Durham County Council is overseeing the procurement process entitled "Housing, Health and Wellbeing Floating Support," which falls under the Health and social work services category. The services are to be delivered within County Durham. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with contracts signed on 22 August 2024.

This contract has been divided into three lots catering to different demographics: young people (16-25 years), adults (26+ years), and parents or people with learning difficulties/disabilities including Autism. The procurement method used is the open procedure, and the process complies with the Light Touch Regime under the Public Contracts Regulation 2015. Key contracts in this process have been awarded to Humankind Charity, Durham Action on Single Housing Ltd, and Home Group Ltd. This tender is an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services to expand their portfolios.

Bids were accepted from consortiums, partnerships, or other collaborative arrangements, providing a flexible framework for organisations to participate. The contract aims at supporting people in maintaining tenancies, obtaining suitable accommodation, managing finances, and accessing appropriate support, thereby reducing reliance on more costly secondary services. This opportunity is particularly well-suited for businesses with expertise in providing outreach and support services to specific demographic groups, including young people, adults, and individuals with disabilities or Autism.