Rough Sleeper Services
Ipswich Borough Council · Local authority
In brief
Ipswich Borough Council awarded care and healthcare work to Anglia Care Trust and Ipswich Housing Action Group Ltd on 1 September 2026.
The notice gives a value of £2,000,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 5 years, starting 1 June 2026.
It is split into 5 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| STEP Beds 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2031 What this lot covers5 supported beds for mixed gender sleepers, to accept at least one dog (3 month stay) | Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services | — |
| STEP beds (higher needs) 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2031 What this lot covers5 supported bed spaces for male high and complex needs rough sleepers, to accept at least one dog (3 month stay) | Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services | — |
| Rough Sleeper Emergency Beds 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2031 What this lot covers8 rough sleeper emergency beds as an off the street offer to all eligible rough sleepers (7 day stay) Set price per bed space per annum. | Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services | — |
| Rough Sleeper Outreach 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2031 What this lot covers56 hours per week to cover geographical area of Ipswich. Daily sweeps and data collections, respond to Streetlink reports, initial engagement and assessment of needs of those new to the streets, work closely with rough sleeper partners to move people away from the street and prevent returns. | Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services | — |
| Rough Sleeper Prevention Navigator 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2031 What this lot coversEngage with former rough sleepers who are accommodated but at risk of losing accommodation to provide targeted interventions to prevent a return to the streets. 37 hours per week | Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services | — |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anglia Care Trust (SME) | STEP Beds | £372,000 | 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027 |
| Anglia Care Trust (SME) | STEP beds (higher needs) | £425,000 | 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027 |
| Ipswich Housing Action Group Ltd (SME) | Rough Sleeper Outreach | £320,000 | 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027 |
| Ipswich Housing Action Group Ltd (SME) | Rough Sleeper Prevention Navigator | £215,000 | 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 024446-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 089686-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
61Awards
36Suppliers it has used most for care
- Anglia Care Trust2 contracts
- Ipswich Housing Action Group Ltd1 contract
- Pertemps Recruitment Partnership Limited1 contract
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From notice 024446-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 18 March 2026, last updated 22 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.