Semi-Independent Supported Housing for Homeless People
Main contract details
Opportunity Id
DN799742
Title
Semi-Independent Supported Housing for Homeless People
Categories
321021 - Homeless Support
Description
The Council wishes to procure units of semi-independent supported housing for homeless people, aged 18+
For some homeless people, a hostel is not the optimal setting in which to develop independent living skills. A protracted stay in a hostel, particularly as independence develop and grows, can be counter-productive for some vulnerable people. Similarly, a hostel may not always be the appropriate environment for those residents that have fewer, or less complex presenting issues, or those that already have some degree of independent living skills, as the time spent by staff providing support can often be monopolised by those residents that present with chaotic behaviours.
It is expected that the target Service User profile for this service will have fewer or less complex support needs than their peers in other homeless services. This is not to say that the target service user profile will not present with any support needs, but rather it is intended that this service will be aimed at those that may have already spent time in more intensive supported housing but who no longer require that level of support; or that they may have previously held a tenancy.
The service will be expected to deliver housing-related support that is designed to maximise a person’s ability to live independently and will cover aspects such as Physical/Mental Health, Finance & Budgeting, Employment, Training or Education etc.
The Council is seeking bids that propose the use of dispersed single-occupancy accommodation, rather than group living.
The opportunity is lotted as follows
Lot 1 – 14 Units of Semi-Independent Supported Housing for Homeless People
Lot 2 – 50 Units of Semi-Independent Supported Housing for Homeless People
Tenderers may respond to one or both Lots
Tenderers must indicated which Lot(s) they intend to respond to in the Tender Response Document Procurement Specific Questionnaire: Question 4
Tenderers must ensure that they comply with the submission requirements for the Lot(s) for example by completing the corresponding pricing schedule.
The evaluation question scores will be used across both Lots
Please refer to Tender Pack for full details.
For some homeless people, a hostel is not the optimal setting in which to develop independent living skills. A protracted stay in a hostel, particularly as independence develop and grows, can be counter-productive for some vulnerable people. Similarly, a hostel may not always be the appropriate environment for those residents that have fewer, or less complex presenting issues, or those that already have some degree of independent living skills, as the time spent by staff providing support can often be monopolised by those residents that present with chaotic behaviours.
It is expected that the target Service User profile for this service will have fewer or less complex support needs than their peers in other homeless services. This is not to say that the target service user profile will not present with any support needs, but rather it is intended that this service will be aimed at those that may have already spent time in more intensive supported housing but who no longer require that level of support; or that they may have previously held a tenancy.
The service will be expected to deliver housing-related support that is designed to maximise a person’s ability to live independently and will cover aspects such as Physical/Mental Health, Finance & Budgeting, Employment, Training or Education etc.
The Council is seeking bids that propose the use of dispersed single-occupancy accommodation, rather than group living.
The opportunity is lotted as follows
Lot 1 – 14 Units of Semi-Independent Supported Housing for Homeless People
Lot 2 – 50 Units of Semi-Independent Supported Housing for Homeless People
Tenderers may respond to one or both Lots
Tenderers must indicated which Lot(s) they intend to respond to in the Tender Response Document Procurement Specific Questionnaire: Question 4
Tenderers must ensure that they comply with the submission requirements for the Lot(s) for example by completing the corresponding pricing schedule.
The evaluation question scores will be used across both Lots
Please refer to Tender Pack for full details.
Region(s) of supply
Wirral
Estimated value
N/A
Keywords
semi Independent, support, homeless
Key dates
Estimated contract dates
Start date
01/06/2026
End date
31/05/2028
Expression of interest window
From 10/12/2025 16:35 to 27/01/2026 12:00
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Contact details
Buyer
Wirral Borough Council
Contact
Cheryl Cunliffe
Telephone
0151 666 3713
Address
Mallory Building
Birkenhead
Merseyside
CH41 2AB
United Kingdom
Birkenhead
Merseyside
CH41 2AB
United Kingdom
