Scope
Reference
WNC00000522
Description
West Northamptonshire Council is inviting tenders for the provision of a High Support Accommodation Service at Broadmead Court for individuals who are homeless and have a history of rough sleeping.
The Service will provide person centred support- (excluding regulated personal care which remains the responsibility of adult social care services) to people that are considered to have more complex, multiple needs, likely to include alcohol and/or substance abuse issues, poor mental health, trauma and involvement in the criminal justice system. It is intended that the Service will deliver tailored, trauma informed support to help individuals achieve better outcomes and secure stable independent accommodation, suited to their needs.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,084,799 excluding VAT
- £1,301,759 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 10 April 2026 to 9 June 2028
- Possible extension to 9 June 2030
- 4 years, 2 months
Description of possible extension:
The contract will be awarded for an initial term of 26 months from 10 April 2026 to 9 June 2028. The Council reserves the right to extend the contract by up to two further periods of 12 months each (to a maximum of 50 months in total, ending 9 June 2030), subject to satisfactory performance and the availability of funding.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85144000 - Residential health facilities services
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
- 85312310 - Guidance services
Contract locations
- UKF24 - West Northamptonshire
Submission
Enquiry deadline
17 October 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
31 October 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Submission address:
Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Council's e-tendering portal:
https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc/aspx/Home
Bidders must be registered on the In-Tend portal to access the documents and submit a tender.
All clarifications and correspondence will be managed through the portal only.
Tenders submitted by any other method (e.g. email or post) will not be accepted.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
5 January 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Bidders will be evaluated on their proposed service model, staffing, safeguarding, trauma-informed practice, pathways to independent living, partnership working, and performance management. |
Quality | 90% |
| Social Value | Bidders will be evaluated on how they will deliver additional social, economic, and environmental benefits in line with WNC's Social Value policy. |
Quality | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc/aspx/Home
The procurement documents are available via the Council's e-tendering portal. Interested suppliers must register on In-Tend to access the full ITT pack, submit clarifications, and return completed tenders.
Contracting authority
West Northamptonshire Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGDV-8944-CMBP
Angel Street
Northampton
NN1 1ED
United Kingdom
Contact name: Precious Williamson
Email: procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk
Website: https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/working-us/doing-business-council
Region: UKF24 - West Northamptonshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government