Housing Related Support Pathways

Concepts

• social work
• wakefield
• housing related support service
• housing related support
• housing support
• suitable housing
• housing pathway
• housing sustainment pathway
• outcome-focussed housing support
• housing pathway wakefield council

Location

Description

The Wakefield Pathways were procured in 2017 following a review to understand the needs, demands and supply of housing related support in Wakefield. The pathway services model was designed as a result of the review and included a single point of access (SPOA) role within the Housing Needs Service. The SPOA receive and manage the referrals into the pathway services. this procurement is the same model as that previously procured. The tender is split into 6 Lots: Lot 1 - Assessment Pathway Comprised of: • Preventing Rough Sleeping Service • Assessment Centre • Short term Supported Housing Lot 2 - Access to Housing Pathway Wakefield Council wishes to commission an Access to Housing Pathway which will provide housing related support to people who are at risk of homelessness and need support to both find and maintain suitable housing. The Pathway will support people to find and access accommodation and provide outcome-focussed housing support in order to enable them to gain the skills to live independently. Lot 3 - Housing Sustainment Pathway Wakefield Council wishes to commission a Housing Sustainment Pathway which will provide housing related support to people who are at risk of homelessness to enable them to keep and maintain their housing. Lot 4 - Young Families Service Wakefield Council wishes to commission housing related support service to work with young families. The Service will provide 4 units of accommodation for teenage mothers and a floating support service for 32 young families (including mothers and fathers). Lot 5 - Supported Housing for People with Mental Health Needs Complex Needs Service Wakefield Council wishes to commission a supported housing service for people with needs around their mental health. The service will support people living in 12 units of accommodation at Woodside and Woodview in Normanton. Lot 6 - Complex Needs Service Wakefield Council wish to commission an accommodation-based service to provide housing support to people with complex needs. The service will support people living in 8 units of accommodation at Springhill Close in Outwood, Wakefield. Bidders can bid for one or all lots. The contracts will be procured for 2 years plus the option to extend for a further 12 months. The contract will commence on 1 April 2025 and the initial term will expire 31 March 2027. The maximum expiry, taking into account the option to extend will be 31 March 2028. TUPE may apply. Tender documentation is available via YORtender: https://yortender.eu-supply.com/ Ref: 91926 - RFS24-037

CPV Codes

• 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Indicators

• Contract is suitable for SMEs.
• Contract is suitable for VCOs.