Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c7e-8146-73c7-9f67-1521b9be6baa/provision-of-a-step-down-housing-service awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Provision of a Step Down Housing Service [Humber NHS Foundation Trust](https://tendernation.io/buyers/humber-nhs-foundation-trust) Estimated value Not stated Published 25 Sept 2020 Deadline Closed 16 Nov 2020 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The service will facilitate the safe transfer of care for service users who are medically fit for discharge from acute mental health inpatient units. It will be available for 5 people at any point in time. The focus will be to support access to suitable accommodation and assistance to maintain a tenancy. The service will be provided for a maximum period of 28 days for service users meeting the eligibility criteria; any exception to the length of stay will be by mutual agreement between the provider and commissioner and reported as exception in the quarterly performance report. Value of contract: Maximum Contract value 110,800 per annum Term: 4 years with 1 year with possible extension How to Express Interest in this Tender: - Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: [in-tendhost.co.uk/noecpc](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/noecpc) and click the link to register - Enter your correct business and user details - Note: your username will be the email address you have entered - you will also then shortly receive an email confirmation. - Once registered access the site and from the Home page hover over "Tenders" on the tool bar and select "current tenders" from the drop down options - Express Interest in the tender you are interested in - Select `Express Interest` within the Tender Details ( located at the bottom of the synopsis). On doing so, you will instantly have access to the Tender Management area for that tender. Any available documentation will be available via the various relevant tabs. You can access this area at any point by logging in, navigating to `My Tenders` and selecting 'View Details'. - Responding to the tender - There will be a tab allocated to any tender stage (e.g. PQQ and/or ITT). Under the `My Tender Return` area, you will be required to complete any mandatory questionnaires and upload any requested documentation. You can now use the `Correspondence` function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification (any clarifications will be found within the `Clarifications` tab). - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete and submit your response. - There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available). You must then submit your reply using the `Submit Response` button at the bottom of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the In-tend Support Desk. Alerts will be sent to your request email addresses when any correspondence, alterations or clarifications are issued. Please note the ITT and procurement documents will be published on this site once the advert appears in the Official Journal of European Union, the advert was sent for publication on the 25th September and thus this should be in the next 3-4 days. [in-tendhost.co.uk](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/noecpc/aspx/ProjectManage/3565) Additional information: How to Express Interest in this Tender: - Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: [in-tendhost.co.uk/noecpc](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/noecpc) and click the link to register - Enter your correct business and user details - Note: your username will be the email address you have entered - you will also then shortly receive an email confirmation. - Once registered access the site and from the Home page hover over "Tenders" on the tool bar and select "current tenders" from the drop down options - Express Interest in the tender you are interested in - Select `Express Interest` within the Tender Details ( located at the bottom of the synopsis). On doing so, you will instantly have access to the Tender Management area for that tender. Any available documentation will be available via the various relevant tabs. You can access this area at any point by logging in, navigating to `My Tenders` and selecting 'View Details'. - Responding to the tender - There will be a tab allocated to any tender stage (e.g. PQQ and/or ITT). Under the `My Tender Return` area, you will be required to complete any mandatory questionnaires and upload any requested documentation. You can now use the `Correspondence` function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification (any clarifications will be found within the `Clarifications` tab). - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete and submit your response. - There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available). You must then submit your reply using the `Submit Response` button at the bottom of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the In-tend Support Desk. Alerts will be sent to your request email addresses when any correspondence, alterations or clarifications are issued. The standards and criteria are available in the ITT documents available as indicated above. [in-tendhost.co.uk](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/noecpc/aspx/ProjectManage/3565) Read full description ## CPV classification Health and social work services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/c8be83dd-0bbc-43ad-a2c3-acc1cf22035c) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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