Construction Contract Leads
United Kingdom
Category Services
Type Tender
No. of Lots 1
Status Active
Published 8th Oct 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-078429 |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Housing services |
| Procurement Method | Open procedure |
| Value | £850,000 |
United Kingdom
Category Services
Type Tender
No. of Lots 1
Status Active
Published 8th Oct 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-078429 |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Housing services |
| Procurement Method | Open procedure |
| Value | £850,000 |
Scope
Reference
DN832183
Description
The Single Homelessness Prevention Service (Rochdale) Contract will commence on 1st January 2027 and end on 31st March 2029.
The Service will be delivered by an organisation with a proven track record of successful engagement with people experiencing multiple disadvantage or marginalised groups in the Borough of Rochdale and will operate across the Rochdale, Heywood and Pennine Townships on a neighbourhood hub and outreach-based model.
Local data highlights both the scale of the demand and the complexity of need, with a significant proportion of individuals experiencing challenges related to financial resilience, substance use, offending histories, and previous rough sleeping. These overlapping needs increase the likelihood of housing instability and repeat homelessness, placing ongoing pressure on statutory and support services.
This evidence reinforces the requirement for a commissioned response that moves beyond a crisis and accommodation-focused response, towards one that delivers integrated interventions. The Prevention Service must be designed to respond holistically, addressing not only immediate housing risk but also the underlying factors that impact an individual's ability to sustain accommodation and achieve longer-term stability.
The primary purpose of this service is to prevent first-time homelessness, repeat homelessness and rough sleeping through early identification, proactive engagement and tenancy sustainment. The service will be responsive, but prevention focused and should aim to intervene at the earliest possible stage before an individual becomes threatened with homelessness. The Provider will develop sustainable plans to prevent homelessness or rough sleeping by providing structured engagement plans, immediate crisis intervention, specialist prevention support and outreach engagement to individuals who are harder to reach to prevent escalation into statutory homelessness.
Total value (estimated)
- £850,000 excluding VAT
- £850,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2027 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 4 years, 3 months
Description of possible extension:
The Council may extend following the Contract Period for further periods of time up to a maximum of 24 months in aggregate (the "Extension Period(s)"). (with regards to the extension period the Council may increase contract in any required amounts e.g. 4 Months, 12 Months etc.)
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 70333000 - Housing services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
19 October 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
5 November 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Please submit via the https://www.the-chest.org.uk/
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
30 November 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 September 2031
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality including social value | Quality | 70% |
| Commercial Schedule | Price | 30% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Documents
Associated tender documents
http://www.the-chest.org.uk
All clarifications/questions and tender submissions must be sent via the Council's E-Tendering System ("The Chest").
Any clarifications, communications or tenders sent outside of The Chest will not be accepted.
To register to The Chest, please see link to the advert for the opportunity:
Contracting authority
Rochdale Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXXD-6682-MDRX
Number One Riverside
Rochdale
OL16 1XU
United Kingdom
Email: procurement [at] star-procurement.gov.uk
Region: UKD37 - Greater Manchester North East
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government