Scope
Reference
WNC00000531
Description
West Northamptonshire Council has undertaken 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.
WNC has expressed a commitment within its Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy 2024-2027 to homeless people with multiple needs who are rough sleeping or at risk of rough sleeping people is tailored to the needs of individual to secure better outcomes, improve health and wellbeing and support recovery and avoid repeated homelessness.
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.
Contract 1. Provision of Support at Oasis House
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,200,000 excluding VAT
- £1,500,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
2 October 2025
Contract dates
- 2 October 2025 to 31 March 2027
- Possible extension to 31 March 2029
- 3 years, 5 months, 30 days
Description of possible extension:
12 months + 12 months at the discretion of the Council.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
- 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions
Contract locations
- UKF24 - West Northamptonshire
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Supplier
CONNECTION SUPPORT
- Companies House: 03072719
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTDM-3433-JBCT
The Old School
Oxford
OX2 8AH
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Provision of Support at Oasis House
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