Scope
Reference
DN799385
Description
The housing support service for vulnerable adults is a housing support service for single adults, aged 18 years and above, with mental health needs, substance misuse problems, or who have a history of offending who are experiencing, or are at risk of, homelessness.
The service supports individuals in short-term supported accommodation units in addition to offering a floating support service to individuals living in other types of accommodation.
The provider will have additional responsibilities of carrying out housing management of furnished supported accommodation, entering into lease, housing management, or service level agreements with a number of social landlords.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030
- 3 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
Contract locations
- UKI63 - Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Engagement
Engagement deadline
2 January 2026
Engagement process description
The Council is conducting online Market Engagement by issuing a Market Engagement document which provides an overview of the current service, the client profile, and key strategic priorities and outcomes for the future.
The Council is seeking input from the housing support market, requesting engagement by way of response to a set of questions which will inform the development of the service specification and ensure the best outcomes for Sutton residents.
Information and access to the Market Engagement is availableon the ETender Portal at www.londontenders.org and responses will be collected by way of form completion.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
9 February 2026
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
London Borough of Sutton
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJMC-1445-VCVG
Civic Offices, St Nicholas Way
Sutton
SM1 1EA
United Kingdom
Region: UKI63 - Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government