Public Contract for Rough Sleeping Outreach and Single Homelessness Navigation Support Service

Knowsley Council is seeking a provider to deliver a Rough Sleeping Outreach and Single Homelessness Navigation Support Service across the borough. The contract will provide a responsive outreach service for people sleeping rough, alongside intensive housing-related navigation support for rough sleepers and single homeless people.

The successful provider will also deliver floating support to residents living within shared accommodation currently comprising 26 bed spaces across 11 properties, with the potential for this provision to increase during the contract term. The service is intended to help former homeless people with low to medium support needs sustain their accommodation and progress towards independent living.

The Council requires interventions that support individuals to become tenancy ready, secure a positive housing outcome or successfully sustain shared accommodation, enabling them to develop the confidence and practical skills needed to maintain an independent tenancy.

The provider will be expected to work collaboratively with a range of partner organisations to coordinate appropriate support for service users. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Adult Social Care
• Children’s Social Care
• Community Mental Health Teams
• Drug and Alcohol Services
• Housing Solutions Service
• GPs and other Health Services

The service is designed to provide coordinated support that addresses housing-related needs while promoting long-term independence and reducing homelessness across the borough.

Contract Information

Buyer: Knowsley Council

Deadline: 22 July 2026 – 12:00pm

Enquiry Deadline: 10 July 2026 – 12:00pm

Contract Value: £1,450,000 (including VAT)

Delivery Length: Initial term from 1 September 2026 to 31 March 2029, with the option to extend for up to 36 months, giving a potential maximum contract term to 31 March 2032. The Council may implement extensions in varying durations, and the contract may also conclude once the maximum contract value has been reached.

Tender Link: Click here

Evaluation Criteria

The contract will be awarded using the following criteria:

• Quality (including Social Value) – 70%
• Price (including Price Sustainability question) – 30%

Participation

The opportunity is particularly suitable for:

• Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
• Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs)

Procurement Information

The procurement is being undertaken using an Open Procedure under the Light Touch regime.

The Council has confirmed that no minimum spend, volume of work or award of services is guaranteed under the contract.

This opportunity reflects continued investment in coordinated outreach, housing navigation and tenancy support services designed to reduce rough sleeping, prevent homelessness and help individuals achieve sustainable housing outcomes across Knowsley.

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