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Rough sleeping severe weather emergency protocol accommodation

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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27 Jan 2025 at 10:08

Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council has concluded the procurement process for the provision of temporary accommodation services for rough sleepers under the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP). The contract, valued at £67,948, is classified under the CPV code 98341000 (Accommodation services) and is aimed at mitigating risks during winter months by offering 20 bed spaces per week. The procurement was completed through a waiver method. The contract period spans from 6th December 2024 to 31st March 2025, with services provided in Bedford, England (postcode MK42 9AP). The award stage was finalised on 5th December 2024, and the official award notice was published on 27th January 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing emergency accommodation and related support services. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-positioned to compete for such contracts given their suitability evident in this procurement process. The awarded contract to Kings Arms Project (Bedford), an SME, underlines the potential for similar businesses to engage in public procurement for social services, thereby expanding their operational footprint and contributing to community welfare initiatives.

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Notice Title

Rough sleeping severe weather emergency protocol accommodation

Notice Description

Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) provision for rough sleepers, to reduce associated risks of increased harm during winter months due to weather. Provision of 20 bed spaces 7 days per week, during the active months to provide emergency shelter, support and assistance to individuals rough sleeping.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-85c0e4de-f71a-4161-8155-1ee413f0b543
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a872928e-8301-4bdb-8de1-27dfd47b5956
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Waiver
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98341000 - Accommodation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£67,948 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£67,948 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
6 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KINGS ARMS PROJECT (BEDFORD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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