Provision of Rough Sleeping Rapid Assessment Tender - 151392293

Procurement Summary

Country: United Kingdom

Summary: Provision of Rough Sleeping Rapid Assessment Outreach / in Reach Services

Deadline: 02 Nov 2026

Posting Date: 24 Oct 2026

Other Information

Notice Type: Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 151392293

Document Ref. No.: DN828059

Competition: ICB

Financier: Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership: Public

Tender Value: Refer Document

CPV Classification

85000000 - Health and social work services

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Tender Details

Southend-on-Sea City Council (SCC) is seeking expressions of interest through this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) Notice in advance of a potential procurement opportunity for the provision of a Rough Sleeping Rapid Assessment Hub, Outreach and In-Reach Service. The purpose of this engagement is to: • Assess market interest in the opportunity and understand capability / capacity • Gather feedback to help inform the future service specification and procurement approach. • Understand innovative approaches to supporting rough sleepers and people at risk of rough sleeping. • Ensure any future procurement is proportionate, transparent and reflective of market capability. Background In Spring 2018, Southend-on-Sea City Council worked with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to secure funding through the Rough Sleeping Initiative. Since the initial funding award, the Council has secured ongoing investment via the Homelessness, Rough Sleeping and Domestic Abuse Grant to support initiatives aimed at reducing rough sleeping and improving accommodation and support pathways for vulnerable residents. The Council is now exploring future service delivery arrangements for the period 2027-2029 in line with future funding arrangements. The current service model includes: • Assertive Outreach and In-Reach Officers. • A Rapid Assessment Hub providing emergency accommodation and support. • Rough Sleeping Coordination. • Rough Sleeper Navigators, including support for ind...

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