Tender

DBC (SLR) The Elms - Temporary Accommodation & Support Service

DACORUM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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TenderUpdate

26 Jan 2026 at 11:38

TenderUpdate

22 Jan 2026 at 08:46

Tender

22 Jan 2026 at 08:32

Planning

19 Nov 2025 at 11:27

Summary of the contracting process

Dacorum Borough Council is inviting tenders for the provision of temporary accommodation and support services at The Elms in Hemel Hempstead, focusing on single homeless adults. The procurement process is at the tender stage and follows the Competitive Flexible Procedure as per the Procurement Act 2023. The contract will commence on 1 November 2026, leading to an expected operation period until 31 October 2031, with possible extensions. The estimated value is £18,000,000 gross, with submissions due by 5 March 2026. The procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically social work with accommodation, and will be awarded based on the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) criteria, prioritising quality and cost efficiency.

This tender offers significant opportunities for service providers, especially those with experience in social work services and managing accommodation. Suitable candidates will ideally be capable of operating within a concession-style model, projecting income from resident contributions, Housing Benefits, and eligible services charges, without a fixed contract fee from the council. Firms specialising in public sector services, particularly within social care and housing, will be well-suited to capitalise on this opportunity to expand their portfolio and demonstrate their capability in delivering critical support services to vulnerable populations. The opportunity for a contract extension based on performance further incentivises committed and innovative service providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DBC (SLR) The Elms - Temporary Accommodation & Support Service

Notice Description

Invitation to Tender for the provision of the Elms Temporary Accommodation & Support Service. The contract relates to the operation and delivery of accommodation and support services at The Elms, Hemel Hempstead, for single homeless adults, including emergency and longer-term residents. The procurement is being conducted by Dacorum Borough Council using the Competitive Flexible Procedure in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. The service is to be delivered under a concession-style operating model, with the Provider generating income primarily through Housing Benefit, resident contributions and eligible service charges. The Council does not pay a fixed contract fee and retains responsibility for statutory property compliance, major works and utilities, as set out in the Invitation to Tender documentation. The contract will commence on 1 November 2026, following a mobilisation period, and will be awarded on the basis of the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Contract extension will be solely down to the client and performance of the service provider.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e42e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006558-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
19 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2031 Over 5 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
DACORUM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sean Lally-Randall
Contact Email
commercialhousingcontracts@dacorum.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HEMEL HEMPSTEAD
Postcode
HP1 1DN
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
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
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

Local Authority
Dacorum
Electoral Ward
Hemel Hempstead Town
Westminster Constituency
Hemel Hempstead

Further Information

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