Durham County Council Awards £750k Homelessness Support Contract

Durham County Council has awarded a £750,000 contract to Jigsaw Recovery Project CIC for the provision of accommodation and support for homeless individuals with multiple vulnerabilities.

The service will provide a holistic, trauma-informed accommodation support model for single people who are rough sleeping and present with multiple vulnerabilities, or who are at high risk of sleeping rough. A tailored, person-centred and accessible package with a range of rapid interventions is required to help individuals exit rough sleeping quickly and sustainably.

The contract is expected to run from 1 October 2026 until 30 September 2028, with two potential 12-month extension periods that could extend the agreement until 30 September 2030. Extensions are subject to budget and commissioner approval.

According to the award notice, the number of households meeting the requirement for temporary accommodation in County Durham has increased from approximately 48 households in 2018/19 to almost 140 households in early 2025. The number of verified rough sleepers remains at approximately 15 per single night.

Jigsaw Recovery Project CIC was selected following a Competitive Flexible Procedure under the Light Touch regime. Five tenders were received, with four assessed at the final stage.

Durham County Council made the award decision on 30 July 2026. The standstill period is due to end on 19 August 2026, with 28 August 2026 listed as the earliest date the contract will be signed.

The contract has a stated value of £750,000 excluding VAT and £900,000 including VAT and is classified under Residential Health Facilities Services (CPV 85144000), Social Work Services with Accommodation (CPV 85311000) and Accommodation Services (CPV 98341000).

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