Scope
Reference
715712484
Description
Op FORTITUDE is a UK-wide referral service for single veterans at risk of or experiencing homelessness. This service provides a pathway into veteran single-occupancy supported housing for those veterans most in need, as well as a range of preventative advice and other housing support. Veterans themselves or anyone in contact with a veteran (including friends, families, statutory providers and charities) can make a referral to the service either via a phoneline or online form. The service contributes towards the Prime Minister’s commitment to ensure homes will be there for heroes across the UK.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,514,541 excluding VAT
- £1,817,449.20 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
6 February 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
6 February 2026
Standstill period
- End: 18 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
27 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
2 single year options
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
2 single year options
CPV classifications
- 98513310 - Home-help services
Information about tenders
- 1 tender received
- 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
- 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 1 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Submission
Submission type
Requests to participate
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Supplier
Riverside Group Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWQV-9217-TZPQ
2 Estuary Boulevard
Liverpool
L24 8RF
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@riverside.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 1
Contracting authority
Ministry of Defence
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHVX-4316-ZVGZ
Abbeywood
Bristol
BS34 8JH
United Kingdom
Email: amina.ayandele100@mod.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government