How to win: Housing Related Support Services for People with a Mental Health Diagnosis 2026-27

About this contract

West Berkshire Council is looking for a provider to deliver Housing Related Support Services for adults with a mental health diagnosis. The service will provide flexible, person-centred floating support to help individuals maintain their tenancies and live independently. Support will include developing life skills, managing finances, and accessing health, housing and community services. The provider will work in partnership with housing providers and mental health services. The service will be delivered across West Berkshire to approximately 20–30 service users. The aim is to promote independence, wellbeing, and prevent homelessness.

How to win contracts like this

• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — West Berkshire Council scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓At £579,507, expect quality and social value to carry a large share of the score — price alone rarely wins services work.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar services contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: deadlines are tight and a strong bid takes iteration.

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