Pipeline Framework: Homelessness Direct Access Nightshelter

A pipeline has been launched for Homelessness Direct Access Nightshelter.The contract start Date is 01 April 2018. Approach to market date is 23 October 2017.Based on the current spend the estimated contract value is £76k per annum (full contract value therefore £228k across 36 months), with the current provider subsidising the service with additional fund-raising and grant awards, plus a level of volunteer-usage to provide a 24-hour presence at the night shelter. Further, the current provider provides the homeless direct access night shelter service from their own property which offers 18 en-suite units including disabled access provision, a day-centre providing additional resources such as meaningful activities, GP treatment room, and provisions associated with support for rough sleepers such as food parcels, showers and laundry facilities.Please note that we are requesting expressions of interest before a decision is made on whether the contract is formally tendered. If there are no expressions of interest received then negotiations will commence with the existing provider of the service. Expressions of interest must be emailed to procurementbuys@southend.gov.uk by Friday 20th October providing your:1. Organisations name2. Lead contact3. Contact email4. Contact address5. Contact telephone numberThis is a potential opportunity from the government, and the pipeline gives advance notice of an opportunity that might be offered by the public sector in the future – allowing potential suppliers to plan accordingly. When a public sector organisation publishes a pipeline notice, it does not necessarily mean that an opportunity will be offered in the future.For more information contact: Southend On Sea Borough Council, The Civic Centre, Victoria Avenue, Southend on Sea, SS2 6ER, England. Email: procurementbuys@southend.gov.uk.