HBC Supported Accommodation Tender - Rough Sleeping Prevention (12 Units)
Summary
Hastings Borough Council published a tender notice for a Rough Sleeping Prevention and Recovery Programme under the Procurement Act 2023. The contract involves providing a minimum of 12 units of supported accommodation in East Sussex for individuals with entrenched rough sleeping needs. Bids must be submitted by 6 May 2026.
What changed
Hastings Borough Council, on behalf of East Sussex local authorities, is seeking a provider to deliver a minimum of 12 units of supported accommodation services targeting entrenched rough sleepers. The service will provide assessment, recovery support, tenancy readiness training, and a specialist move-on pathway to general needs accommodation. The contract runs from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027, with two optional 12-month extensions possible to June 2029.
Potential providers should register on the In-Tend portal and submit tenders by 6 May 2026 at 3:00pm. Enquiries must be submitted by 20 April 2026. Providers must demonstrate capacity to deliver social work services with accommodation (CPV 85311000) tailored to multiple compound needs. The award decision is expected by 8 June 2026.
What to do next
- Review tender documentation on In-Tend portal at in-tendhost.co.uk/esph
- Submit bid by the 6 May 2026 deadline if your organization provides supported accommodation services
- Ensure proposal demonstrates capability for tenancy readiness training and move-on pathway coordination
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Tender
HBC Supported Accommodation - Rough Sleeping Prevention and Recovery Programme (ESPH726)
- Hastings Borough Council UK4: Tender notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types
Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-030617
Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-060617 (view related notices)
Published 1 April 2026, 5:45pm
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Description
Hastings Borough Council, in partnership with all other District and Borough Authorities in East Sussex, are seeking a provider (or set of providers) with suitable provision to provide a minimum of 12 units of Supported Accommodation in East Sussex, tailored to meet the demand of an entrenched rough sleeping population.
This service will provide a bespoke offer of Supported Accommodation aimed working with those with entrenched and multiple compound needs. The service will focus on providing a period of accommodation to deliver assessments, promote recovery, and work to facilitate homelessness prevention by delivering a package of tenancy readiness training and skills development that aims to promote move on into general needs accommodation.
The project will benefit from a specialist Move On pathway, tailored to a variety of needs and that respond to supporting our objectives of rough sleeping prevention. This will include access to Housing First units under the Single Homeless Accommodation Programme, Rough Sleeping/Next Steps Accommodation Programme, or other supported accommodation services.
The Local Authorities will also work with the service to enable proactive move on pathways into general needs tenancies by promoting greater access through financial incentives and landlord networks.
Total value (estimated)
- £0 including VAT Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027
- Possible extension to 30 June 2029
- 3 years Description of possible extension:
Two optional twelve month extensions.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
Social work services with accommodation
Contract locations
- UKJ22 - East Sussex CC
Submission
Enquiry deadline
20 April 2026, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
6 May 2026, 3:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/esph/aspx/Home
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
8 June 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Understanding of the Brief and Contract Management | Quality | 25% |
| Proposed Team | Quality | 20% |
| Case Study / Relevant Experience | Quality | 20% |
| Cost | Cost | 20% |
| Risk Management | Quality | 10% |
| Social Value | Quality | 5% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Hastings Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCYQ-9369-PMNV Muriel Matters House
Hastings
TN34 3UY
United Kingdom
Contact name: Natalia Bagiriants
Email: procurement@hastings.gov.uk
Region: UKJ22 - East Sussex CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
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