Housing Support Service

" This involves the re-commissioning of two existing Housing First support service contracts to consolidate them into one service, aimed at providing assistance to 40 individuals in Oxford, including support at the pre-tenancy stage. Situated in Oxford, United Kingdom (region UKJ14), the procurement falls under the "services" category with applicable industry classifications such as housing services and social work services with accommodation. The procurement is in the tender stage, conducted via an open procedure, with key deadlines including the tender and enquiry period ending on 19th January 2026 and 7th January 2026 respectively.

The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and extend possibly until 31st March 2028, contingent on funding renewal options. This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in housing and social services, particularly those experienced in delivering support services akin to Housing First initiatives. The allocated budget with a gross amount of £2,087,390 signals a significant investment, highlighting the importance of quality service provision, weighted at 70% in the award criteria alongside price considerations.

Companies with expertise in managing support services that enhance client welfare in accommodation settings and pre-tenancy phases should consider competing, given the structured opportunity for service scalability and long-term contract extensions. Engaging in this procurement could enable businesses to expand their market presence in the social and housing sectors, fostering growth through potential service renewal clauses based on funding provisions.