Who won: Transitional Supported Housing

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Southend-on-Sea City Council proposes a direct award to Homecare Group for the continued provision of Transitional Supported Housing Services valued at £51,259 excluding VAT. The proposed contract start date is 1st October 2026 and the expiry date is 31st March 2027. The contract aims to support and house ex-offenders and those at risk of offending. The Service will deliver housing related support for service users aged between 18 - 65 years of age who are an ex-offender, or at risk of offending where prior approval has been agreed. Direct Award Justification: This below-threshold direct award is via the Procurement Act 2023. Justification: Single Supplier The direct award is required to support with service continuity. Homegroup own the building and deliver the support within it and for this reason, Homegroup are the only viable provider to deliver this service.

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