Scope
Reference
WNC00000531
Description
West Northamptonshire Council are undertaking a competitive procurement process to commission a Support Provider to continue to deliver specialist support to individuals with multiple and complex needs with a history of rough sleeping or at risk of rough sleeping, who are accommodated at Oasis House, Northampton.
The property is a fully occupied building within the commissioned supported accommodation pathway providing 59 residential units made up of 48 one-bed studio flats, and an additional 11 one-bedroom units with ensuites as well as ancillary common areas.
The scheme will provide a 'preventative' service and work in partnership with WNC and its partners to accommodate people with immediate housing and support needs, preventing rough sleeping, and assisting rough sleepers in transitioning to independent living. It will also offer off-the-street rapid response beds for an initial assessment period within en-suite rooms to identify the housing and support needs of service users based on their assessed needs and risks. The goal is to minimise returns to homelessness, promote independence, prevent social exclusion, support individuals with substance misuse issues, and operate within a psychologically informed environment.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,500,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2027
- Possible extension to 31 March 2029
- 3 years, 6 months
Description of possible extension:
12 months + 12 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions
Contract locations
- UKF24 - West Northamptonshire
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
25 June 2025, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
11 July 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
All submissions must be received through In-Tend by the deadline above.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
30 July 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 October 2028
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 100% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
West Northamptonshire Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGDV-8944-CMBP
Angel Street
Northampton
NN1 1ED
United Kingdom
Region: UKF24 - West Northamptonshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government