GLA- 81898 CMF Non-UK National Rough Sleeper Services

The GLA is responsible for funding and commissioning pan-London and multi-borough rough sleeping services, projects and initiatives.

Tender documents can be found at:

https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=96ef1430-4dee-eb11-810d-005056b64545&p=95fbcb40-c613-e711-80dd-005056b64545

These are associated with Controlling Migration fund project for a range of services and initiatives to support migrant rough sleepers.

The broad objectives of these services are:

• Lot1- A reduction of non-UK nationals living on the streets, with fewer non-UK nationals becoming entrenched on the streets of London and developing higher support needs, and needs being better addressed. This is referred as Lot 1 Holistic Assessment Service.
• Lot 2- The creation of a better skilled workforce to meet the needs of non-UK national rough sleepers. This is referred as Lot 2 Training programme for homelessness and migrant sectors.
• Lot 3- A reduction in number of Roma clients sleeping rough in London. This is referred as Lot 3 Roma Rough Sleepers mediator service.

Total spend value over initial period of 18 months plus option extension of 2 years is estimated to be: • £4,435,000 and broken down as: LOT 1 £2,859,000;LOT 2 £124,000; LOT 3 £1,452,000. During this time period services can be expanded and/or increased in value as per needs of rough sleepers.

Budget value over initial 18 months is:

Lot 1- Holistic Assessment Service - £1,225,000

Lot 2 – Training programme for homelessness and migrant sectors- £53,000

Lot 3 – Roma Rough Sleepers Mediator Service - £622,000

Extension beyond 18 months period will be subject to spending review and budget allocation. If the funds are not available beyond 18 months, extension will not take place.