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715712484 – Op Fortitude MOD Veterans External Homeless Referral Pathway

Operation of a UK-wide referral service for single veterans, facilitating access to supported housing and providing preventative housing advice. The service manages incoming referrals from veterans, families, and statutory agencies via a dedicated phoneline and online portal, acting as a central coordination point for veteran housing support.

Awarded value
£1.5m
As published
Published
10 November 2025
Awarded
12 March 2026
The Riverside Group
Contract length
36 months
Ends 31 March 2029

What the contract covers

Service contract

Provision of a national referral and housing support pathway service for veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

  • Provide a UK-wide referral service for single veterans at risk of or experiencing homelessness
  • Provide a pathway into veteran single-occupancy supported housing for veterans most in need
  • Provide preventative advice and other housing support
  • Receive referrals from veterans or people in contact with veterans, including friends, families, statutory providers and charities, via a phoneline or online form

Terms and requirements

Contract type
Service contract
Procedure
Selective procedure
Initial term
36 months
Extensions
12 months + 12 months
Longest it can run
60 months
Contract dates
1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
Certifications asked for
None stated
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Not stated
Category
Services
CPV codes
98513310, 85312400

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Ministry of Defence

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The Riverside Group

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Cite this contract

Link
https://bidskim.com/tender/333643/715712484-op-fortitude-mod-veterans-external-homeless-referral-pathway
Buyer reference
715712484
Open contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dd4b
Last checked
4 November 2026

Ministry of Defence. 715712484 – Op Fortitude MOD Veterans External Homeless Referral Pathway. Contract award, 10 November 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/333643/715712484-op-fortitude-mod-veterans-external-homeless-referral-pathway (accessed 4 November 2026).