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Single Homelessness Services Tender

Watford Borough Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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20 Apr 2026 at 12:56

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

20 Apr 2026 at 12:50

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

02 Jan 2026 at 12:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Watford Borough Council has concluded the procurement process for its Single Homelessness Services Tender. This involves the provision of various support services including Housing First, Multi-disciplinary Outreach Service, and Integrated Support & Step-Down Service, aimed at supporting homeless individuals. The procurement method adopted was an open procedure, under the Light Touch Contracts governed by section 9 of the Procurement Act 2023. The awarded contracts commence from 1st April 2026 and run until 31st March 2030, covering regions across the United Kingdom. Multiple lots were involved, with awards finalised on the 2nd and 3rd of March 2026. The procurement focuses on services related to community, social and personal sectors, with key milestones including future signature dates set for late April 2026.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for growth among businesses specialising in housing and community support services. SMEs and VCSEs particularly stand to benefit, as demonstrated by the involvement of organisations like One YMCA and Watford New Hope Trust, both known for their community outreach and support capabilities. The initiative offers ample room for service providers experienced in assisting rough sleepers and managing accommodation and support facilities. Suppliers offering innovative solutions and comprehensive service portfolios in these areas could enhance their market presence and leverage the service requirements to scale up operations effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Single Homelessness Services Tender

Notice Description

Watford Borough Council tender for housing and associated support services to provide a high level Single Homelessness Services namely: Housing First (Lot 1), Multi-disciplinary Outreach Service (Lot 2) and Integrated Support & Step-Down Service (Lot 3). This is tender is governed by section 9 of the Procurement Act 2023, Light Touch Contracts. Please note: contract period is from 01/04/2026-31/03/2030.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Lot 1 Housing First is an approach to successfully support rough sleepers with complex and multiple needs, and histories of entrenched rough sleeping to live in their own homes. Housing First should provide a stable, independent home together with intensive personalised support and case management to individuals. The service will support 25 individuals with active cases, plus any dormant cases subject to manageable numbers.

Lot 2 Multi-Disciplinary Outreach Service

Lot 2 Multi-Disciplinary Outreach Service The service will support Watford Borough Council's identified Target Priority Group of Rough Sleepers (TPG) ranging from up to 6 individuals at any given time, any newly identified Rough Sleepers in the district (averaged at 16 individuals per month), and any other individual identified to be at risk of homelessness from Watford's Single Homeless Pathway (SHP).

Lot 3 - Integrated Support & Step-Down Service

Delivery and management of 33 accommodation units (22 intensive support + 11 step-down studios) for single people experiencing homelessness. Provision of on-site housing-related support, case management, and resettlement planning.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05feb7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035600-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

98133100 - Civic betterment and community facility support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,340,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,340,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,340,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20266 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
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
Postcode Area
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
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Watford
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Watford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

One YMCA

Watford New Hope Trust

Further Information

Notice Documents

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