Scope
Reference
DN766013
Description
Bath and North East Somerset Council is testing the market to better understand what the market could provide in relation to Homeless Off-the-Streets Direct Access Hostel accommodation, that will also include housing management and support. The primary purpose of the accommodation is to provide an alternative to rough sleeping for people at risk of or already doing so.
We are currently testing the market for:
Option 1: Organisations with:
a. Premises, that they currently own, and which are suitable for use for the hostel provision within
the B&NES area; or
b. Premises suitable for the hostel provision, that they can acquire through leasing/partnership
agreement within the B&NES area; or
c. A site that can be developed into hostel premises within the B&NES area, by the supplier
organisation.
Option 2: Organisations that could:
d. Source a site/building within the B&NES area and, in partnership with the council, develop a
hostel to meet current and future needs of homeless population.
e. In the event that the council is able to secure a suitable site, work in partnership to develop and
deliver a hostel to meet current and future needs of homeless population. The organisation will
then provide support and housing management.
Total value (estimated)
- £2,800,000 excluding VAT
- £2,800,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2027 to 1 April 2031
- Possible extension to 1 April 2034
- 7 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
5 July 2025
Engagement process description
Interested parties are requested to complete the attached Questionnaire (Appendix A) which can be found by accessing this link https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=8cb0f638-4f3d-f011-8136-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True and submit it to B&NES Procurement Team at (procurement@BATHNES.GOV.UK). The deadline for submission is Friday, 20th June 2025.
Upon receipt of the completed questionnaires, the council will arrange a series of one-to-one meetings with organisations whose responses are deemed of interest.
General Information
It is mandatory for any interested suppliers to register on the new CENTRAL DIGITAL PLATFORM which is part of the enhanced Find a Tender Service.
Any future procurement would be progressed using the Open procedure utilising Procurement Act 2023.
A key aspect of any future procurement will be:
• The ability to provide appropriate hostel accommodation for rough sleepers within the B&NES
area, together with associated support services; or
• To work with the local authority on co-production of a suitable site within the B&NES area, that
can be developed for Hostel provision
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Bath and North East Somerset Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLVH-3287-JWJV
Guildhall, High Street
Bath
BA1 5AW
United Kingdom
Contact name: Ms Susan Hayter
Telephone: +44 1225477473
Email: Susan_Hayter@BATHNES.GOV.UK
Website: https://www.bathnes.gov.uk/
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government