Scope
Reference
DN799742
Description
The Council wishes to procure units of semi-independent supported housing for homeless people, aged 18+
For some homeless people, a hostel is not the optimal setting in which to develop independent living skills. A protracted stay in a hostel, particularly as independence develop and grows, can be counter-productive for some vulnerable people. Similarly, a hostel may not always be the appropriate environment for those residents that have fewer, or less complex presenting issues, or those that already have some degree of independent living skills, as the time spent by staff providing support can often be monopolised by those residents that present with chaotic behaviours.
It is expected that the target Service User profile for this service will have fewer or less complex support needs than their peers in other homeless services. This is not to say that the target service user profile will not present with any support needs, but rather it is intended that this service will be aimed at those that may have already spent time in more intensive supported housing but who no longer require that level of support; or that they may have previously held a tenancy.
The service will be expected to deliver housing-related support that is designed to maximise a person's ability to live independently and will cover aspects such as Physical/Mental Health, Finance & Budgeting, Employment, Training or Education etc.
The Council is seeking bids that propose the use of dispersed single-occupancy accommodation, rather than group living.
The opportunity is lotted as follows
Lot 1 - 14 Units of Semi-Independent Supported Housing for Homeless People
Lot 2 - 50 Units of Semi-Independent Supported Housing for Homeless People
Tenderers may respond to one or both Lots
Total value (estimated)
- £1,387,075.72 excluding VAT
- £1,387,075.72 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2028
- Possible extension to 31 May 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
Lot 1: 2 x 12 Month Extension Options
Lot 2: 2 x 12 Month Extension Options
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKD74 - Wirral
Lot 1. 14 Units of Semi Independent Supported Housing
Description
14 Units of Semi Independent Supported Housing for Homeless People
Lot value (estimated)
- £231,571.72 excluding VAT
- £231,571.72 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. 50 Units of Semi-Independent Supported Housing
Description
50 Units of Semi-Independent Supported Housing for Homeless People
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,155,504 excluding VAT
- £1,155,504 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Lot 1. 14 Units of Semi Independent Supported Housing
Lot 2. 50 Units of Semi-Independent Supported Housing
As per tender documentation
Technical ability conditions of participation
Lot 1. 14 Units of Semi Independent Supported Housing
Lot 2. 50 Units of Semi-Independent Supported Housing
As per tender documentation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. 14 Units of Semi Independent Supported Housing
Lot 2. 50 Units of Semi-Independent Supported Housing
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
16 January 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
27 January 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tender submissions must be made via the The Chest portal https://www.the-chest.org.uk/
The tender document and any additional information are accessible via The Chest portal,
https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ to participate in this exercise please register your interest in
the opportunity.
Should you have any questions relating to the tender document please raise them via the
'messages' section on the portal.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
20 March 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 September 2029
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality/Technical | A series of questions designed to assess the service provision proposed and its suitability in relation to the specification provided |
Quality | 60% |
| Commercials | Pricing Schedule designed to assess tenderers commercial proposal. |
Cost | 30% |
| Social Value | To assess tenderers capacity and capability in relation to their proposed commitment to Social Value |
Quality | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
The Council did not publish a separate Market Engagement Notice as the Council has recently concluded it's 5-year review of homelessness in the borough and, as a component of this piece of work, a large-scale consultation exercise was undertaken involving providers of homeless accommodation services. The outcome of this consultation has been considered in the development of the service specification. Additionally, the Council conducts regular engagement with commissioned providers and, wherever feasible, their views have also been incorporated into the specifications
Contracting authority
Wirral Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBCP-8675-BHWT
Town Hall, Brighton Street
Wallasey
CH44 8ED
United Kingdom
Email: procurementpeople@wirral.gov.uk
Website: http://www.wirral.gov.uk
Region: UKD74 - Wirral
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government