Planning

SWEP (Severe Weather Emergency Protocol) PROVISION FOR ROUGH SLEEPERS

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WAKEFIELD

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Planning

09 Mar 2026 at 16:50

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Council of the City of Wakefield is in the planning stage for a procurement titled "SWEP (Severe Weather Emergency Protocol) Provision for Rough Sleepers," focused on delivering health and social work services. The procurement process is taking place in Wakefield, United Kingdom, and businesses can engage through the market engagement notice published on 9th March 2026. Interested providers must submit their completed questionnaire by 31st March 2026 at 10am through the YORtender system. This initiative falls under the light-touch regime with a contract value of £21,851, planned to commence on 1st October 2026 and end on 30th September 2027.

This tender presents an opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs to aid in addressing emergency protocol needs during severe weather conditions, offering promising growth prospects for entities involved in health and social work sectors. Businesses with expertise in providing shelter and support services for rough sleepers, as well as those adept in facilitating access to homelessness and health services, would be well-suited to participate. As Wakefield Council transitions from the current contract ending 30th September 2026, providers can leverage local engagement to establish service offerings under a new framework, potentially expanding their footprint within the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SWEP (Severe Weather Emergency Protocol) PROVISION FOR ROUGH SLEEPERS

Notice Description

Wakefield Council is considering options for the delivery of the SWEP (Severe Weather Emergency Protocol). The purpose of this Market Engagement is to ascertain the interest of any providers to enable an informed decision to be made in relation to any procurement opportunities available to the Council from locally based providers from across the district. Wakefield Council currently funds a Cold Weather Shelter for Rough Sleepers during the winter months. The current contract for the service ends on 30 September 2026 and the Council is now considering options for future provision. The Shelter offers overnight accommodation to people sleeping rough during periods of cold weather. It also provides limited support to help individuals access homelessness and health services through referrals and signposting to appropriate agencies.

Planning Information

The purpose of this Market Engagement is to ascertain the interest of any providers to enable an informed decision to be made in relation to any procurement opportunities available to the Council from locally based providers from across the district. Completed questionnaires and any accompanying information should be uploaded to the YORtender system (https://yortender.eu-supply.com) reference: 100108785 no later than Tuesday 31st March 2026 10am.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0665b0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021061-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,851 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WAKEFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF1 2HQ
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
TLE45 Wakefield
Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Wakefield North
Westminster Constituency
Wakefield and Rothwell

Further Information

Notice Documents

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