Safe Haven Plus - Housing support worker

The OXFORD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST is seeking to award a contract for the provision of housing support services under the title "Safe Haven Plus - Housing support worker" in Buckinghamshire. This falls under the health and social work services industry category. As part of the procurement process, the NHS Trust intends to extend the existing contract with Connection Support following the Direct Award Process C.

The procurement method has been classified as a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, adhering to the Provider Selection Regime regulations. This process follows a recent assessment on 19th March 2025, and the contract is valued at £46,368. The standstill period allows for representations within 8 working days of the notice, which was updated on 21st March 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those that can provide intensive tenancy sustainment support, budgeting, daily living skills, and liaison with housing providers. Businesses with a track record of supporting vulnerable individuals, securing accommodations, or challenging housing decisions are well-suited to compete. The existing provider, Connection Support, has been deemed to meet the criteria for this contract satisfactorily, suggesting that similar organisations with comprehensive service offerings in the sector have potential growth opportunities.

Businesses interested in this opportunity should consider their capacity for contract extension options and prepare to demonstrate compliance with the regulations and performance standards set by the NHS Trust.