Scope
Reference
SBC 038544
Description
Slough Borough Council is seeking views from the market on our Accommodation based Housing Related Support Service and if interested bidders can meet the council's requirements within the stated timeframe.
The primary purpose of the service is to provide an alternative to rough sleeping or temporary accommodation for single people who are currently homeless or at risk of homelessness, with a view to supporting them into more independent accommodation.
This will require a support provider to have access to suitable premises within which to provide appropriate support for approx. 63 units currently broken into two lots:
Lot 1 - medium to high needs (approx. 18) and
Lot 2 - low to medium needs (approx. 45)
A new contract for accommodation and support would be required to commence on 1 May 2026.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2026 to 1 May 2028
- Possible extension to 1 May 2029
- 3 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 70333000 - Housing services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
Engagement
Engagement deadline
1 August 2025
Engagement process description
Interested bidders are to complete the market engagement survey on the InTend portal. https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Login
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Slough Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMLW-2634-YYNX
Observatory House, 25 Windsor Road
Slough
SL1 2EL
United Kingdom
Email: SBCProcurement@slough.gov.uk
Region: UKJ11 - Berkshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government