Soft Market Testing - Provision of Support for Complex Needs Rough Sleepers via Supported Accommodation
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Durham County Council is conducting a market engagement process to explore the provision of support for complex needs rough sleepers via supported accommodation. This procurement process is in the planning stage and aims to gather input from the market through a soft market testing questionnaire, with feedback due by 31 March 2025. The contract will fall under the health and social work services category and is to be performed in Durham, UK.
The prospective contract period begins on 1 October 2025 and could extend until 31 August 2028, with SMEs and VCSEs being particularly encouraged to participate. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in providing health and social work services, particularly those specialised in supporting vulnerable populations such as rough sleepers with complex needs. Companies with expertise in these areas can influence the procurement specifications by participating in this preliminary phase.
The process is designed to ensure that the eventual procurement is well-defined and effectively addresses market capabilities, making it an ideal opportunity for service providers looking to expand their footprint in the public sector with Durham County Council.
Durham County Council (DCC) is looking to explore the market to understand what provision is available to provide accommodation and support for rough sleepers who present with complex needs. To support this, we would like to gain information from the market regarding a number of issues related to the potential procurement exercise. You are therefore invited to consider the inquiries detailed in the attached briefing document, and complete the attached questionnaire.
This notice is not an invitation for formal expressions of interest. Durham County Council is issuing this request for information only, in order to assess the reaction of support and housing providers and the broader market and thus make any potential procurement process more focused and efficient.
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The contract period is two years.
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