Provision of Short Term Supported Accommodation Service for Domestic Abuse and Homeless Families at Grangeway Court, Runcorn

Tender description

Halton Borough Council is looking to commission a Short Term Supported Accommodation Service for Domestic Abuse and Homeless Families at Grangeway Court. The purpose of this Service is to provide short-term Supported accommodation for two distinct cohorts: • Single adults or families that have a priority need for emergency short-term Supported accommodation due to experiencing domestic abuse • Families that that have a priority need for emergency short-term Supported accommodation due to experiencing homelessness The Service will provide access to Short-term Supported Accommodation at Grangeway Court, Runcorn. The Service will offer good quality accommodation providing a warm and welcoming environment with essential facilities within a psychologically informed environment that is safe, secure and provides individuals with dignity and privacy. The ethos of the Service is to focus on what matters most to each individual, supporting and empowering them to build better lives on their own terms, and where necessary helping them to achieve the personal change necessary to move on to independent, long-term housing. The Service Provider will, in conjunction with the Council’s Housing Solutions Team, provide advice, guidance and support to maximise opportunities for Service Users to access permanent accommodation. The Service Provider will also provide Service Users with resettlement support for up to 4-6 weeks once families have secured long-term housing. TUPE will apply to this contract. This procurement is being conducted under the Light Touch Regime in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. Important Supplier Registration Requirement: In accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, registration on the Central Digital Platform (CDP) is mandatory for participation in this procurement. Suppliers must be registered on the CDP and must have submitted their core supplier information. Any bid submitted by a supplier who has not met these requirements will not be considered or evaluated. Further information on registering on the CDP is available via www.gov.uk. Accessing the Tender Documents - To view the full Specification and Tender documentation, please register your interest in this opportunity via The Chest e-tendering portal: www.the-chest.org.uk Search for Project Reference: DN814219 Communication and Deadlines - All communication must be submitted via the Chest messaging facility only. Telephone enquiries will not be accepted during the live tender period. Deadline for clarification questions: Wednesday 27th May 2026 at 4pm Deadline for Submissions: Wednesday 3rd June 2026 at 4pm Keywords: supported accommodation, families, domestic abuse, homelessness