Housing Related Support services (23 070)

The Housing-Led support services in Lot 1 will consist of self-contained housing with wraparound support included. The housing-led ideology relates to rapid provision of housing to clients who are experiencing multiple-exclusion homelessness (MEH). Including 9 units of housing, will not be split across the North and South of the borough and will be contacted as one singe lot. Expected lot value is £1,000,000 - £1,250,000 over the full 7 year term. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SME’s)

For the avoidance of doubt, the contracting authority points out that no weight will be attached to whether or not an economic operator is an SME in selecting economic operators to submit tenders or in assessing the most economically advantageous tender.

Note – the participation and process for this tender will be via the electronic tendering portal located at www.the-chest.org.uk ↗.

The Intensive Need Supported Accommodation service aims to deliver quality, accessible housing units with intensive on-site 24-hour support for single people and couples experiencing homelessness.

The service will deliver 57 high-quality accommodation units, of which 26 - apply to this lot, North, that are suitably located within communities with good transport links and access to services. Around 98 service users are estimated to move through this service per annum. Lot specifications will outline if any of the provision has a specific focus or requirement, for instance female-only, or housing for people abstaining from drugs and alcohol.

The Provider(s) will develop and/or use buildings which can provide self-contained accommodation with on-site support.

Expected lot value is £850,000 - £1,000,000 over the full 7 year term. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SME’s).

For the avoidance of doubt, the contracting authority points out that no weight will be attached to whether or not an economic operator is an SME in selecting economic operators to submit tenders or in assessing the most economically advantageous tender.

Note – the participation and process for this tender will be via the electronic tendering portal located at www.the-chest.org.uk ↗. Please ensure you also refer to section VI.3 of this notice

The Intensive Need Supported Accommodation service aims to deliver quality, accessible housing units with intensive on-site 24-hour support for single people and couples experiencing homelessness.

The service will deliver 57 high-quality accommodation units, of which 31 - South, apply to this lot, that are suitably located within communities with good transport links and access to services. Around 98 service users are estimated to move through this service per annum. Lot specifications will outline if any of the provision has a specific focus or requirement, for instance female-only, or housing for people abstaining from drugs and alcohol.

The Provider(s) will develop and/or use buildings which can provide self-contained accommodation with on-site support.

Expected lot value is £950,000 - £1,200,000 over the full 7 year term. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SME’s).

For the avoidance of doubt, the contracting authority points out that no weight will be attached to whether or not an economic operator is an SME in selecting economic operators to submit tenders or in assessing the most economically advantageous tender.

Note – the participation and process for this tender will be via the electronic tendering portal located at www.the-chest.org.uk ↗. Please ensure you also refer to section VI.3 of this notice

Service users who have needs which can be met with visiting support to regain their independence to benefit from supported accommodation within the General Need Supported Accommodation pathway.

32 units of supported accommodation will be split across these North and South contracts, providing a range of provision for singles (including younger people), couples and families experiencing homelessness. Residents will average 22 weeks in service before moving on into more independent housing options following a period of high-quality, strength-based support work from the Provider(s). Lot specifications will outline the number and type of units required and the cohort of service users that will be accommodated.

This Lot - 16 units. Expected lot value is £250,000 - £450,000 over the full 7 year term. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SME’s).

For the avoidance of doubt, the contracting authority points out that no weight will be attached to whether or not an economic operator is an SME in selecting economic operators to submit tenders or in assessing the most economically advantageous tender.

Note – the participation and process for this tender will be via the electronic tendering portal located at www.the-chest.org.uk ↗.

Service users who have needs which can be met with visiting support to regain their independence to benefit from supported accommodation within the General Need Supported Accommodation pathway.

32 units of supported accommodation will be split across these North and South contracts, providing a range of provision for singles (including younger people), couples and families experiencing homelessness. Residents will average 22 weeks in service before moving on into more independent housing options following a period of high-quality, strength-based support work from the Provider(s). Lot specifications will outline the number and type of units required and the cohort of service users that will be accommodated.

This Lot - 16 units. Expected lot value is £250,000 - £450,000 over the full 7 year term. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SME’s).

For the avoidance of doubt, the contracting authority points out that no weight will be attached to whether or not an economic operator is an SME in selecting economic operators to submit tenders or in assessing the most economically advantageous tender.

Note – the participation and process for this tender will be via the electronic tendering portal located at www.the-chest.org.uk ↗.

Rapid Access and Assessment beds will provide suitable and safe space for singles and couples experiencing street homelessness.

28 bed spaces split across the North and South of Cheshire East will provide a safe space for people with often complex and chaotic lifestyles. Clients will spend on average 6 weeks in service and will gain a full induction and a support plan, with emphasis on risk management, harm reduction, and the promotion of health and wellbeing.

Accommodation will be secure and have a suitable environment to allow effective support work to take place. At least 4 units of accommodation must be able to support people with a pet dog.

This Lot - 14 units. Expected lot value is £150,000 - £300,000 over the full 7 year term. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SME’s).

For the avoidance of doubt, the contracting authority points out that no weight will be attached to whether or not an economic operator is an SME in selecting economic operators to submit tenders or in assessing the most economically advantageous tender.

Note – the participation and process for this tender will be via the electronic tendering portal located at www.the-chest.org.uk ↗. Please ensure you also refer to section VI.3 of this notice

Rapid Access and Assessment beds will provide suitable and safe space for singles and couples experiencing street homelessness.

28 bed spaces split across the North and South of Cheshire East will provide a safe space for people with often complex and chaotic lifestyles. Clients will spend on average 6 weeks in service and will gain a full induction and a support plan, with emphasis on risk management, harm reduction, and the promotion of health and wellbeing.

Accommodation will be secure and have a suitable environment to allow effective support work to take place. At least 4 units of accommodation must be able to support people with a pet dog.

This Lot - 14 units. Expected lot value is £150,000 - £300,000 over the full 7 year term. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SME’s).

For the avoidance of doubt, the contracting authority points out that no weight will be attached to whether or not an economic operator is an SME in selecting economic operators to submit tenders or in assessing the most economically advantageous tender.

Note – the participation and process for this tender will be via the electronic tendering portal located at www.the-chest.org.uk ↗. Please ensure you also refer to section VI.3 of this notice

The aim of floating support services is to enable vulnerable people to sustain their accommodation and prevent homelessness. CEC Housing Related Support services will be delivered in two types of floating support for the North and South respectively: resettlement and sustainment services.

Resettlement support will enable people moving into a new tenancy in the private or social rented sector to receive a period of assistance to help set up their new home, for instance after spending a period of time in Intensive Needs or General Needs Supported Accommodation, allowing the household to have confidence in maintaining their tenancy. Provider(s) will encourage and facilitate early-stage referrals to engage with service users before their tenancy is due to begin, building relationships, working collaboratively, and ensuring a smooth transition into their new home.

Sustainment support provides support for an average of 24 weeks to people who are at risk of losing their tenancy and need support to prevent a breakdown in their housing. Eviction from private and social tenancies is a significant reason for homelessness presentations in Cheshire East. A key priority of the council is to deliver services which help people to avoid eviction and the significant impacts to wellbeing, future housing opportunities, and the potential impact and cost to public services.

To support 40 units. Expected lot value is £550,000 - £750,000 over the full 7 year term. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SME’s).

For the avoidance of doubt, the contracting authority points out that no weight will be attached to whether or not an economic operator is an SME in selecting economic operators to submit tenders or in assessing the most economically advantageous tender.

Note – the participation and process for this tender will be via the electronic tendering portal located at www.the-chest.org.uk ↗. Please ensure you also refer to section VI.3 of this notice

The aim of floating support services is to enable vulnerable people to sustain their accommodation and prevent homelessness. CEC Housing Related Support services will be delivered in two types of floating support for the North and South respectively: resettlement and sustainment services.

Resettlement support will enable people moving into a new tenancy in the private or social rented sector to receive a period of assistance to help set up their new home, for instance after spending a period of time in Intensive Needs or General Needs Supported Accommodation, allowing the household to have confidence in maintaining their tenancy.

Provider(s) will encourage and facilitate early-stage referrals to engage with service users before their tenancy is due to begin, building relationships, working collaboratively, and ensuring a smooth transition into their new home.

Sustainment support provides support for an average of 24 weeks to people who are at risk

of losing their tenancy and need support to prevent a breakdown in their housing. Eviction

from private and social tenancies is a significant reason for homelessness presentations in

Cheshire East. A key priority of the council is to deliver services which help people to avoid

eviction and the significant impacts to wellbeing, future housing opportunities, and the

potential impact and cost to public services.

To support 52 units. Expected lot value is £750,000 - £950,000 over the full 7 year term Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic

operators that are small or medium enterprises (SME’s).

For the avoidance of doubt, the contracting authority points out that no weight will be

attached to whether or not an economic operator is an SME in selecting economic operators

to submit tenders or in assessing the most economically advantageous tender.

Note – the participation and process for this tender will be via the electronic tendering portal

located at www.the-chest.org.uk ↗. Please ensure you also refer to section VI.3 of this notice