Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ce6-c15a-7280-878e-1d51fef0cb04/provision-of-supported-housing-for-single-homeless-people awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Provision of Supported Housing for Single Homeless People [Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/sandwell-metropolitan-borough-council) Estimated value £153,160 Published 21 Aug 2024 Deadline Closed 31 Jul 2023 ## 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 Direct Award to deliver support within supported accommodation to vulnerable adults (over 18) who are currently /or at risk of becoming homeless to prepare for independent living within a settled accommodation setting. The service objectives shall be to: • prepare Service Users for independent living with the aim to be living without support • reduce the number of Service Users who having previously stayed in supported accommodation; subsequently find themselves in need of such services again- 'repeat Service Users' • facilitate a quicker journey through supported accommodation to regain independence • work closely in partnership with agencies including police, probation services, children's services, home treatment team and others in order to maximise the effectiveness of the scheme • provide anti-discriminatory services offering equal opportunities in all areas of practice • be accountable for the Services provided through regular consultation with Service Users and other stakeholders and participate in quality assurance systems • reduce the risk of the development of additional barriers to becoming independent for Service Users during stays in supported accommodation • ensure that Service Users experience of supported accommodation is positive. • ensure Service Users are able to access independent living arrangements more quickly. • ensure a higher proportion of Service Users exiting Services progress on to more independent/settled living arrangements. • place Service Users at the centre of the individual support planning process. • have a commitment to providing quality Services and ensuring Service User satisfaction. • add social value, having regard to the Public Services Social Value Act 2012 in Sandwell through (but not limited to):  preventing costs to other services such as health (particularly emergency health services), police, and probation services.  social inclusion for Service Users and the representation of homeless services as positive contributors to the life of the Borough  altering preconceptions of those in need of supported accommodation services  opportunities to enlist the support of the local volunteer workforce as well as ex-Service Users in roles where this is appropriate (e.g. peer support or befriending Read full description ## CPV classification Health and social work services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/d9d81ba1-9690-42e3-871a-ffd45572aae0) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. 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