Tender

GB-Watford: Winter Shelter - Homeless Severe Weather Protocol

WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

21 Jun 2024 at 09:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Watford Borough Council has issued a tender titled "Winter Shelter - Homeless Severe Weather Protocol" seeking to provide emergency accommodation for rough sleepers between December 1, 2024, and March 31, 2026. The contract involves setting up a 15-bed winter night shelter within 3 miles of Watford town centre, with specific requirements for service provision, staffing, and meal facilities. The procurement method is an Open Tender, with a contract period starting on December 1, 2024, and ending on March 31, 2027.

This tender by Watford Borough Council offers opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and organisations involved in social work services with accommodation to secure a contract. Businesses suited for this opportunity are those capable of providing emergency accommodation, meal services, and necessary staffing to support the homeless during severe weather conditions. The tender process is at the active stage, with a deadline for submissions set for July 22, 2024.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Watford: Winter Shelter - Homeless Severe Weather Protocol

Notice Description

Watford Borough Council is seeking to provide emergency accommodation for rough sleepers, between 1st December 2024 and 31st March 2026, as a response to winter and severe weather. The Council requires the Provider to facilitate a winter night shelter with the following specification: -Accommodation from 1st December 2024 to 31 March 2025 and for the following winter. There is an option for a third year. -15 bed spaces. -Access to these spaces should be available from 20:00 - 08:00, 7 days a week. -The service provision should be within 3 miles of Watford town centre. -1 hot evening meal should be provided to those accessing the provision. -Shower facilities should be provided to those accessing the provision. -Staffing should be adequate to provide a safe environment. -Staff should have adequate skills and experience to support the cohort. -The use of volunteers are considered beneficial. This is being operated as an Open Tender Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfe4e0e8-b67f-4887-aa79-529969f5adcb
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

55110000 - Hotel accommodation services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
WATFORD
Postcode
WD17 3EX
Post Town
Watford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Watford
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Watford

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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