Scope
Reference
ESPH725
Description
Hastings Borough Council (HBC), in partnership with all other District and Borough Authorities in East Sussex, are seeking a Provider to deliver on the Rough Sleeping Prevention and Recovery Programme's key priorities of assertive outreach and proactive move on support to clients who are, or will be, at risk of rough sleeping.
The programme will respond to rough sleeping demand and provide a range of housing support services dedicated to moving clients off the street and into accommodation. The programme will also have a greater focus on long-term prevention of homelessness and rough sleeping, through greater partnership working and contributing to long-term systems change. To support this approach, local authorities and the contract Provider will also work in partnership with health, criminal justice, and social care services to provide holistic support to those rough sleeping who are experiencing multiple disadvantages.
Services provided by grant funding estimated at £890,750.00 (including VAT) per annum. This figure is subject to confirmation, should grant funding for the service be lower/higher the Council reserves the right to modify the scope or term of service to utilise all available grant funding.
Full details are available in the tender pack.
Total value (estimated)
- £2,672,250 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2029
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
The Council reserves the right to extend the contract by an additional one year.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 85322000 - Community action programme
- 85323000 - Community health services
Contract locations
- UKJ22 - East Sussex CC
Submission
Enquiry deadline
19 December 2025, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
16 January 2026, 3:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Submission must be made through the Council's e-tendering portal here:
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
16 February 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 27 November 2028
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 80% |
| Price | Price | 20% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Hastings Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCYQ-9369-PMNV
Muriel Matters House
Hastings
TN34 3UY
United Kingdom
Contact name: Natalia Bagiriants
Email: procurement@hastings.gov.uk
Region: UKJ22 - East Sussex CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government