Scope
Reference
DN770517
Description
LBH Joint Commissioning is seeking to commission specialist homeless and mental health supported accommodation services for vulnerable adults in Hounslow.
The Service will support Clients with a range of complex needs with the aim of moving on to live independently in the community.
These services will provide vital support and accommodation for Hounslow residents with complex needs who are homeless, at risk of crisis and/or need step down from a higher level of mental health support, with the aim of supporting them to move on to live as independently as possible in the community.
The Short Stay Scheme will deliver timely assessment of needs and move on to the most suitable offer of accommodation.
The services will operate across a number of different buildings in Hounslow and will be split into separate Lots.
The services provide 120 units and a small number of rapid access bed spaces.
• Lot One - Mental health needs supported housing - 34 units across two buildings - for people stepping down from higher needs mental health placements.
• Lot Two - Homeless supported housing and Short Stay Scheme
Single homeless supported housing - 75 units across nine buildings - supporting homeless adults with a range of needs, including mental health and substance use.
Short Stay Scheme - 11 units across one building - accommodation providing assessment of needs and the most suitable offer of accommodation and short-stay rapid access.
The Council is holding an online providers engagement event on 2nd July at 2pm. For the invite link to join the event please email
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031
- Possible extension to 31 March 2034
- 8 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKI - London
Engagement
Engagement deadline
2 July 2025
Engagement process description
The Council is holding an online providers engagement event on 2nd July at 2pm. For the invite link to join the event please email
It is not a formal invitation to tender.
It should be noted that this engagement is not a formal tendering process.
The information we gain through our market engagement will help to inform our commissioning intentions and refine our specification for this service.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
14 July 2025
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
London Borough of Hounslow
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQYY-1684-DYLV
Hounslow House, 7 Bath Road
Hounslow, London
TW3 3EB
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@hounslow.gov.uk
Region: UKI75 - Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government