Scope
Reference
ESPH697
Description
MHCLG confirmed an extension of government grant funding to Hastings Borough Council, to continue (in partnership with all East Sussex Local Housing Authorities), services to support an end to rough sleeping. This new allocation has been renamed the Rough Sleeping Prevention and Recovery Grant (RSPaRG). This grant has been awarded for one-year to allow the continuation of existing services aimed at responding to and preventing rough sleeping, and to support a long-term systems wide transition towards rough sleeping prevention and recovery.
Hastings Borough Council, in partnership with all other District and Borough Authorities in East Sussex, are seeking a provider to deliver on the programme's key priorities of assertive outreach and proactive move on support to clients who are, or will be, at risk of rough sleeping. The programme will respond both to rough sleeping demand and provide a range of housing support services dedicated to moving clients off the street and into accommodation. The programme will also have a greater focus on long-term prevention of homelessness and rough sleeping, through greater partnership working and contributing to long-term systems change.
To support this approach, local authorities and the contract provider will also work in partnership with Sussex Partnership Foundation Trust (SPFT), Change, Grow, Live (CGL), NHS, East Sussex Healthcare Trust (ESHT), East Sussex County Council and National Probation Services (NPS) to provide holistic support to those rough sleeping experiencing multiple disadvantages.
The Programme will also be tailored to address a range of diverse needs across East Sussex and benefit from specialist pathways into short and long-term housing solutions. This will include pathways into off-the-street (OTS) accommodation, as well as pathways into the local authority managed Housing First Units, or other specialist/supported accommodation facilities (separate to this contract).
Contract 1. Street Outreach and Move On Service for Rough Sleepers
Supplier
Contract value
- £890,750 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
7 April 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 8 April 2025 to 7 April 2026
- 1 year
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 85322000 - Community action programme
- 85323000 - Community health services
Contract locations
- UKJ - South East (England)
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Special regime
Light touch
Direct award justification
- Single supplier - technical reasons
- Additional or repeat goods, services or works - extension or partial replacement
1) Timeframe from the award of funding from central Government to the Council to the required start of service is too short to allow full tender process without resulting in break in service, which given the nature of the service would result in significant risk of harm and loss of life.
2) Existing contract holder the only viable provider available and interested in providing the full service.
3) Intention to undertake full tender exercise for multiple years from 2026/27 when Council expects to receive a multi-year funding settlement from central Government.
Supplier
Southdown Housing Association
- Mutuals Public Register: 20755R
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGZD-6448-RDPL
2 Bell Lane
Lewes
BN7 1JU
United Kingdom
Email: purchasing.tenders@southdown.org
Website: https://www.southdown.org
Region: UKJ22 - East Sussex CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Contract 1. Street Outreach and Move On Service for Rough Sleepers
Contracting authority
Hastings Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCYQ-9369-PMNV
Muriel Matters House
Hastings
TN34 3UY
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@hastings.gov.uk
Region: UKJ22 - East Sussex CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government