Homelessness Prevention Service for Rochdale

Contract Overview: This service will operate from 1 January 2027 to 31 March 2029 across Rochdale Borough, serving the Rochdale, Heywood and Pennine Townships through neighbourhood hubs and outreach teams. Service Purpose: The Single Homelessness Prevention Service aims to prevent first-time homelessness, repeat homelessness and rough sleeping through early intervention and support. The service takes a holistic, prevention-focused approach rather than crisis management, addressing both immediate housing risks and underlying factors affecting housing stability. Target Population: The service supports individuals experiencing multiple disadvantages including financial instability, substance use issues, offending histories and previous rough sleeping experiences. Early identification and proactive engagement are essential to prevent escalation into statutory homelessness. Required Approach: Successful providers must demonstrate proven experience working with marginalised and disadvantaged groups. The service model should combine structured engagement plans, immediate crisis intervention, specialist prevention support and outreach to harder-to-reach individuals, delivering integrated interventions that promote long-term housing stability and reduce repeat homelessness. Key Requirements: Providers must be capable of responsive, neighbourhood-based delivery with strong evidence of successful outcomes in supporting vulnerable populations.