Soft Market Test for a range of Rough Sleeping Prevention and Recovery Grant Projects
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Sheffield City Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process concerning "Soft Market Test for a range of Rough Sleeping Prevention and Recovery Grant Projects." This initiative falls under the services category, specifically targeting social work and related services. The procurement is situated in Sheffield, United Kingdom, within the UKE32 region.
Key dates to note include the deadline for preliminary market engagement on 19th December 2025 and the future notice date on 2nd February 2026. The council has allocated a total of £1,308,678 from the Rough Sleeping Prevention and Recovery Grant, with £841,736 designated for the Voluntary, Community, and Faith Sector within Sheffield. The procurement process is under the "lightTouch" regime, and the project is expected to commence on 1st April 2026, running until 31st March 2028.
This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those in the social services and related sectors, focusing on homelessness prevention and rough sleeping recovery. Companies within the Voluntary, Community, and Faith Sector, as well as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are highly suitable for this procurement, given the specific allocations and suitability criteria. Engaging with this project can enhance business growth by tapping into the governmental funding aimed at addressing critical social issues, supporting community resilience, and fulfilling essential service provision mandates.
Leveraging these opportunities can help businesses build stronger community ties and establish a reputable presence in the public sector market.
Sheffield City Council is undertaking this soft market test to assess current market capacity for the delivery, provision, and supply of a variety of projects funded from the Rough Sleeping Prevention and Recovery Grant (RSPARG) allocated from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG). The Council has received a total grant allocation of PS1,308,678, of which PS261,736 must be distributed specifically for interventions within the Voluntary, Community and Faith Sector (VCFS) in Sheffield. Furthermore, the Council has decided to increase the distribution to the VCFS, bringing the total value to PS841,736, some of which is planned for distribution under existing contracts.
This is a one-time, in-year, ring-fenced Grant that must be spent within the current financial year. The Grant is subject to specific conditions, with a requirement to deliver initiatives targeting rough sleeping and improving homelessness prevention. The Housing Policy Committee has approved the budget and spending areas, as detailed in the report presented to the Committee in October 2025.
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The contract period is two years.
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