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Semi-Independent Supported Housing for Homeless People

Wirral Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Wirral Council

Buyer Address: Town Hall, Brighton Street, Wallasey, UKD74, CH44 8ED, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurementpeople@wirral.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
1387075.72 GBP
Gross: 1387075.72 GBP
Published
10 Dec 2025, 14:52
Deadline
27 Jan 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
85000000 - Health and social work services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

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

Linked Documents

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081575-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot Title: 14 Units of Semi Independent Supported Housing

Lot Description: 14 Units of Semi Independent Supported Housing for Homeless People

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 231,571.72

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 231,571.72

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-06-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2028-05-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality/Technical (60%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): Commercials (30%)

Lot Title: 50 Units of Semi-Independent Supported Housing

Lot Description: 50 Units of Semi-Independent Supported Housing for Homeless People

Lot 2 Status: active

Lot 2 Value: GBP 1,155,504

Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 1,155,504

Lot 2 Contract Start: 2026-06-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 2 Contract End: 2028-05-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Quality/Technical (60%)

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)

Lot 2 Award Criterion (cost): Commercials (30%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Raw Notice JSON

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