The East Sussex County Council Approved List for Supported Accommodation (including Housing Support Services) for Homeless Adults and Young People in East Sussex

East Sussex County Council is continuing its Approved List for Supported Accommodation and Housing Support Services for homeless adults and young people across East Sussex.

The Approved List supports the delivery of flexible, outcomes-focused accommodation-based support services designed to prevent homelessness, improve wellbeing, and help vulnerable individuals regain independence.

According to the Council, the service underpins the strategic priorities of Adult Social Care, Children’s Services, local health partners, and housing services across the county.

The arrangement covers supported accommodation and on-site housing support services aimed at preventing crisis situations and reducing reliance on hospital services, residential settings, and the criminal justice system.

Service Objectives

The Council stated that providers appointed to the Approved List will be expected to deliver services that:

• Prevent homelessness and wider crisis situations
• Support mental and physical wellbeing
• Help individuals better manage substance use and complex needs
• Promote healthy living and self-care
• Build resilience through asset-based approaches to personal development
• Support employment and future independent living
• Reduce dependence on accommodation-based care and statutory services
• Enable people to regain independence and move on successfully from support services

The specification highlights the importance of proactive and person-centred support designed to maximise individuals’ ability to live independently within the community.

Supported Client Groups

The Approved List covers accommodation and support provision for:

• Homeless adults
• Young people requiring housing-related support
• Individuals with complex needs
• Vulnerable people at risk of homelessness or crisis situations

Services will be delivered through call-off contracts awarded under the Approved List framework arrangement.

Contract Information

• Buyer: East Sussex County Council
• Deadline: 30th August 2030 at 12:00
• Contract Value: No overall contract value or guaranteed volume of business stated
• Indicative Call-Off Value: Average annual value of individual call-off contracts estimated at £100,000 for financial assessment purposes only
• Delivery Length: Initial Approved List term from 1st September 2020 to 31st August 2025, extended to 31st August 2030
• Tender Link: Click here

Procurement Structure

The opportunity was originally managed through the South East Shared Services Portal (In-Tend) and relates to Contract Notice 2020/S 150-369116.

The Council clarified that:

• Call-off contracts may commence from 1st September 2020
• The Approved List structure requires flexibility beyond standard procurement system date settings
• Individual contract opportunities and values will be confirmed at call-off stage

The Approved List is intended to provide ongoing commissioning flexibility for supported accommodation and housing-related support services throughout East Sussex.

Strategic Importance

The opportunity reflects continuing demand for accommodation-based support services aimed at preventing homelessness, promoting independence, and supporting vulnerable adults and young people with complex support needs across the county.

Never Miss a Care Sector Opportunity

From contract opportunities and framework launches to sector news and procurement updates, The Daily Round delivers daily insights designed for care providers, suppliers, and sector leaders.

Sign up to The Daily Round Daily Bulletin to receive the latest opportunities and healthcare procurement news directly to your inbox.

Jamie Peacock – Tender Specialist

If you want to advertise your opportunity, please contact Jamie Peacock, Tender Specialist at advertising@dailyround.news