Planning

Provision of Support and Accommodation for Adults Experiencing Homelessness and Multiple Disadvantage - Watford

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

21 May 2026 at 09:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Hertfordshire County Council, is in the planning stage for a project titled "Provision of Support and Accommodation for Adults Experiencing Homelessness and Multiple Disadvantage - Watford." Classified under the services industry category, this tender pertains to guidance and counselling, rehabilitation, and community health services. Located in Watford, United Kingdom, the project's contract period is planned from 1st April 2028 to 31st March 2030, with a possible extension until 2032. Notably, a future notice is expected on 1st September 2027, and the estimated contract value is GBP 2,200,000. As a light-touch procurement, this process falls under the legislation "2023/54" and encourages participation from varied sectors, especially those with a focus on service provision.

This tender provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, community health, and support services. Companies that can offer comprehensive support through accommodation-based and floating support interventions are well-positioned to compete. Organisations such as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) stand to gain, especially those geared towards enhancing the wellbeing and independence of disadvantaged individuals. The contractual framework allows for renewal, indicating potential for long-term partnerships and impactful contributions to community welfare in Watford.

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Notice Title

Provision of Support and Accommodation for Adults Experiencing Homelessness and Multiple Disadvantage - Watford

Notice Description

Homeless and multiple disadvantage services in Watford. Supporting individuals to improve their independence, wellbeing and health outcomes through a combination of accommodation based and floating support interventions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069e95
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046843-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312500 - Rehabilitation services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 2030 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STEVENAGE
Postcode
SG1 2FQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stevenage
Electoral Ward
Symonds Green
Westminster Constituency
Stevenage

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