GB-Shrewsbury: EMC 040 - Shropshire Homelessness Prevention and Private Rented Sector Accommodation Scheme

Tender description

Other Community, Social and Personal services. Applicants are invited to tender for the provision of a Homelessness Prevention and Private Rented Sector Accommodation Scheme for Shropshire residents for a period of 12 months with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months commencing on 1st April 2016. The service aims to provide advice, assistance and enhanced housing options to a diverse range of potentially vulnerable people who may be considered to be at risk of becoming homeless. The aim is to wherever possible support and assist people to remain in their current accommodation through a range of tenancy support and preventive measures. Where there is a real threat of homelessness or the existing accommodation may be unsuitable or unaffordable, and there is also limited access to social sector housing, practical assistance is offered to secure appropriate privately rented accommodation. This assistance takes the form of liaison with private landlords and the provision of rent bonds or loans where required. The deadline for the return of completed tenders is 12 noon, Friday 26th February 2016. Shropshire Council is purchasing on behalf of itself and any wholly owned local authority company or other entity that is deemed to be a contracting authority by virtue of the Council’s involvement.