Procurement description
Cardiff Council would like to notify the market for an upcoming opportunity for Generic Floating Support.
It is anticipated that a total of 2 contracts will be awarded for a maximum period of 5 years - initial contract of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years. The tender is estimated £1,811,086 annually and the contract start date is estimated w/c 23rd March 2026.
The primary purpose of the service is to support service users to resolve their immediate uncertain housing situation and to develop the necessary skills and confidence to manage their independence.
The Service should be achieved through:
Services that build the capacity and ability of individuals or households to maintain a home.
Services that prevent homelessness or the need for an individual to live in an inappropriate institutional setting or require statutory intervention.
Providing or enabling access to suitable housing for individuals or households.
Services that mitigate the impact of homelessness on individuals or households.
Raising awareness and understanding with other professionals and with the wider public, including in schools and colleges.
Action to enforce legislation intended to secure and maintain access to good quality homes. For example, legislation that places duties on landlords to be registered and regarding the management of tenancies.
Supporting service users to access appropriate mental health services.
Signposting to specialist agencies/services in the community.
In complex cases co-ordinate a multi-agency approach to ensuring consistent and continuity of support for the service user.
Contract dates (estimated)
23 March 2026, 00:00AM to 22 March 2029, 23:59PM
Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 21 March 2031