Scope
Description
Halton Borough Council is looking to commission a Short-term Supported Accommodation service for Single Homeless people. The Service will accommodate and support single homeless persons who have housing support needs, aged 18 years and over.
The Service will provide supported accommodation for up to twelve months, during which time the Provider will support individuals to develop capacity, self-esteem and life skills, to
break the cycle that has led to homelessness and enable people to move on into independent, settled accommodation.
The ethos of the Service is to focus on what matters most to each individual, empowering them to build better lives on their own terms, and helping them to achieve the personal change necessary to break the cycle that has led to them becoming homeless.
Approximately 300 - 350 referrals are received into the Service annually. The average length of stay is typically 168 days, however some individuals will require a longer period of support to move-on into independent accommodation.
The Service will be delivered from two sites across the borough of Halton, with accommodation at Brennan Lodge in Widnes and Halton Lodge in Runcorn.
TUPE will apply to this contract.
Contract 2
Supplier
Contract value
- £3,115,838 excluding VAT
- £3,115,838 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
1 December 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
6 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 3 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
27 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2029
- Possible extension to 30 April 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
2 x 12 month extensions
1st Extension for the period - 01.05.2029 to 30.04.2030
2nd Extension for the period - 01.05.2030 to 30.04.2031
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKD71 - East Merseyside
Information about tenders
- 7 tenders received
- 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 4 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Supplier
CITY OF LIVERPOOL YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (INC.)
- Companies House: 00560870
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBDX-6769-QNJM
15 Leeds Street
Liverpool
L3 6HU
United Kingdom
Email: ellie.mcneil@ymcatogether.org.uk
Website: http://www.ymcatogether.org.uk
Region: UKD72 - Liverpool
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 2
Contracting authority
Halton Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLTJ-1788-CBLR
Municipal Building
Widnes
WA8 7QF
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@halton.gov.uk
Region: UKD71 - East Merseyside
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government