Scope
Description
The Council is re-commissioning the provision of two existing Housing First support service contracts. These contracts currently deliver support to 40 individuals in Oxford with each contract supporting 20 service users. Some of the individuals supported are in accommodation, with some individuals being supported at the pre-tenancy stage. The Council is now re-procuring these Housing First support services as one service, under one contract.
Total value (estimated)
- 1669912 AFN excluding VAT
- 2087390 AFN including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027
- Possible extension to 31 March 2028
- 2 years
Description of possible extension:
Four 12 month extension options depending on funding
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 70333000 - Housing services
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
Contract locations
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Submission
Enquiry deadline
7 January 2026, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
19 January 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
23 February 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Simple description | Quality 70%, Price 30% |
Price |
Weighting description
Quality 70%, Price 30%
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Oxford City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJQW-3663-YMYQ
Oxford Town Hall, St Aldates
Oxford
OX1 1BX
United Kingdom
Email: Procurement@oxford.gov.uk
Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government