Tender

THE PROVISION OF NO SECOND IN THE LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST

LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST

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Tender

10 Nov 2025 at 13:20

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Waltham Forest is inviting tenders for a contract titled "The Provision of No Second Night Out in the London Borough of Waltham Forest," under the industry category of accommodation services. The procurement is at the "tender" stage with critical dates including a tender period ending on 16th December 2025 and an award period concluding on 22nd January 2026. This open procedure is aimed at providing short-term supported accommodation for homeless adults, specifically addressing rough sleepers within the borough. The location of services will be in the UK, with the entire project operating under the legal framework established by the UK Public General Act 2023/54. Bidders can submit tenders electronically in English.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social care services, particularly those with experience in accommodation and support for individuals with complex needs such as mental health and substance misuse issues. The project seeks to engage with service providers capable of delivering holistic assessments and developing personalised support plans swiftly. Businesses that can offer the required 14 units of self-contained accommodation, along with communal and office spaces, will find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, offering a chance to expand their reach and impact in socially responsible service provision. The contract, starting in April 2026 and potentially extending till March 2031, promises a stable engagement for successful providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

THE PROVISION OF NO SECOND IN THE LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST

Notice Description

The London Borough of Waltham Forest invites suitably qualified and experienced providers to tender for the delivery of a No Second Night Out Accommodation Based Project (NSNO-ABP). This service will provide short-term, supported accommodation for single adults who are currently sleeping rough, with the aim of facilitating rapid assessment, stabilisation, and transition into longer-term housing. Service Objectives * Provide immediate, safe, and supported accommodation for rough sleepers * Conduct holistic assessments within 72 hours of entry * Develop personalised support and resettlement plans * Facilitate access to health, social care, and housing services * Support residents to transition into sustainable accommodation Target Group * Adults aged 18+ who are rough sleeping * Individuals with complex needs including mental health, substance misuse, or offending history * Referrals accepted only via the Council's Rough Sleeping Coordinator through Pathway Planning meetings Accommodation Requirements * 14 self-contained or semi-self-contained units * Communal space for meals and social interaction * Office space for staff and confidential meetings * Secure access and CCTV

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Subject to the Council's Terms and Condition including satisfactory completion of services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ddb3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072407-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - 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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98341000 - Accommodation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
£1
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20253 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 20252 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST
Contact Name
Gregory Alake
Contact Email
gregory.alake@walthamforest.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+447440733670

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E17 4JF
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Waltham Forest
Electoral Ward
Chapel End
Westminster Constituency
Walthamstow

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