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Homelessness and Social Inclusion Services 2027 - 2030

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council · Local authority

In brief

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council is looking for suppliers for care and healthcare work (South East).

The estimated value is £2,743,518 excluding VAT.

It is split into 2 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at 4pm, Thursday 26 November 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: 4:30pm, Friday 13 November 2026
Bids by: 4pm, Thursday 26 November 2026

How bids are scored

Quality 95% · Cost 5%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 7 bids per contract for care contracts in this region (from 291 awards in the last 12 months).

Tender documents

Tender documents · PDF

What the notice says

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council are seeking to procure the provision of housing related support for the most vulnerable homeless people who are rough sleeping or at risk of rough sleeping. Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council proposes to enter into two contract(s): it is intended that Lot 1 May Place commences upon completion of the current refurbishment (contract anticipated to start 1st March 2027) for an initial period of three (3) years and one(1) month, with two (2) annual options to extend available, totalling a maximum period of up to five (5) years and one(1) month with the successful Supplier(s). The contract shall have the same end date as the Lot 2 contract, to allow continued support and partnership between the agreements, hence why the initial term is planned as 3 years and 1 month. Lot 2 has a service commencement date of 1st April 2027, for an initial period of three (3) years, with two (2) annual options to extend available, totalling a maximum period of up to five (5) years with the successful Supplier(s). Whilst the contracts have differing commencement dates, both contracts will end on 31st March 2030 (for the initial period). The Services have been divided into the following work packages (Lots): Lot 1 Delivery of 24/7 Emergency Access Homelessness Accommodation and Support (at May Place House) (£1,000,260.66 contract value for the initial 3 year and 1 month term) Lot 2 Delivery of Targeted Rough Sleeping Outreach and Homeless Prevention (£608,000 contract value for the initial 3 year term) All figures that will be listed within the tender are ex VAT.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 12 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £2,743,518 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in South East?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Is one of the 2 lots a good fit?You can usually bid for one lot without bidding for the others.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Send clarification questions before 4:30pm, Friday 13 November 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before 4pm, Thursday 26 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Lots

Lot	Trade	Value
24/7 Emergency Access Homelessness Accommodation and Support (at May Place House) 1 March 2027 to 31 March 2030 What this lot covers The Service will be delivered from May Place House, Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council's primary emergency access short-term accommodation for single people in the borough. May Place House is a supported accommodation setting which is currently undergoing an extensive refurbishment programme, within Basingstoke town centre, providing 18 bedrooms with ensuites and 5 kitchenette areas throughout the building. The operator will be required to deliver 24/7 waking support for up to 18 single service users at any one time and implement a model of service delivery that meets the diverse needs of single people aged 18+ in need of housing related support.	Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services	£1,699,229
Targeted Rough Sleeping Outreach and Homeless Prevention 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030 What this lot covers The Council has revised the service brief from previous procurements to place a greater focus on the prevention of rough sleeping and the provision of a rapid, assertive response that supports people to move away from the streets. The Council has also included the support and management of the Viables Farm Cottages which was not included in the previous procurement exercises. 1 & 3 Viable Farm Cottages are two 2-bedroom houses owned by the Council providing low level housing support as part of the housing pathway. The service comprises multiple elements, reflecting the breadth of activity required to effectively prevent and address rough sleeping, including the management and support of 4 move-on bed spaces at Viables Farm Cottages.	Social and domiciliary care	£1,044,289

Timeline

20 November 2025Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 075708-2025
19 October 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 098721-2026

About the buyer

Basingstoke and Deane Borough CouncilLast 12 months

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From notice 075708-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 20 November 2025, last updated 19 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 19 October 2026.