Housing First for Young People

The London Borough of Hackney is soliciting proposals under solicitation number DN827585 for a Housing First for Young People service. This initiative is designed to support single homeless young people and Hackney care leavers aged 18 to 25 who possess complex needs, such as severe mental health issues, substance misuse, trauma, domestic abuse, and vulnerabilities to criminal or sexual exploitation. The service specifically targets individuals who are unable to maintain traditional supported housing settings. The estimated contract value is 334,254 GBP excluding VAT, with a performance period scheduled from April 1, 2027, to March 31, 2029. The procurement is an open competition below the threshold, with a preference for suppliers based in the London region who have substantive business operations. Eligible participants include small and medium-sized enterprises as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises. Awards will be determined by a weighted scoring system consisting of quality at 55 percent, price at 30 percent, and social value at 15 percent. Interested parties must submit their proposals electronically via the Hackney government portal by the deadline of November 25, 2026, at 12:00 pm. The primary point of contact for this requirement is Claudette Lewis.