Rough Sleeper Services

North Tyneside Borough Council, in partnership with Northumberland County Council, is seeking a provider to deliver support services for people experiencing rough sleeping or at risk of rough sleeping across both local authority areas.

The procurement is being undertaken under the Open Procedure in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. The successful provider will deliver tailored support services as part of a wider approach to preventing homelessness, reducing rough sleeping, and helping individuals access appropriate accommodation and support.

The Councils state that the service forms part of a broader programme of measures designed to support households experiencing homelessness, including people sleeping rough.

Contract Information

Buyer – North Tyneside Borough Council and Northumberland County Council

Deadline – 13 July 2026 – 12:00pm

Contract Value – £525,000 excluding VAT (£630,000 including VAT)

Delivery Length – 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2029, with the option to extend for two further one-year periods until 31 August 2031.

Tender Link – Click here (Tender Reference: OPEN251689)

Evaluation Criteria

Tenders will be evaluated using the following quality criteria:

• Management of Resources – 20%
• Service Delivery – 20%
• Mobilisation Plan – 15%
• Performance Management – 15%
• Staff Model, Team Structure and Workforce Development – 10%
• Governance and Compliance – 10%
• Social Value – 10%

Participation

The opportunity has been identified as being suitable for:

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

This procurement offers an opportunity for organisations with experience in homelessness and rough sleeping services to deliver support aimed at reducing rough sleeping and helping vulnerable people access sustainable accommodation and appropriate support across North Tyneside and Northumberland.

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