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Winter Night Shelter

MEDWAY COUNCIL

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05 Aug 2026 at 13:51

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Medway Council is inviting bids for a Winter Night Shelter, aimed at providing overnight refuge with essential facilities for Medway residents. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 26 August 2026. Located in Chatham, Kent (UKJ41 region), the project falls under the industry category of Social work services with accommodation. The contract, valued at £360,000 (gross £432,000), will commence on 1 December 2026, operating four months per year over three consecutive years. The procurement follows an open competition method, particularly suitable for below-threshold contracts, adhering to UK P.G.A. 2023 guidelines.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in social services and accommodation management. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and organisations from the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sectors are particularly encouraged to apply. With quality, price, and social value being the key criteria, businesses that can deliver quality overnight shelter services with a focus on community impact will be well-suited for this opportunity. This project not only provides a steady revenue stream but also enhances reputational capital by contributing positively to community welfare.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Winter Night Shelter

Notice Description

Medway Council is seeking quotes from prospective suppliers for a Winter Night Shelter. Providing overnight refuge at premises where entry and egress can be controlled and location accessible to Medway residents. The premises must have facilities, toilets, etc for overnight stays, separate sleeping areas for males and females with bedding stored for each individual client and appropriate office space for overnight staff. The Contract is anticipated to commence on 01/12/2026 and will continue for a period of four calendar months for each of three years, closing on the 31/03 2027 and with the annual reopening on the same dates in 27/28 and 28/29. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Chatham:-Social-work-services-with-accommodation./APV8KTD2VW To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/APV8KTD2VW

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dc95
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074266-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

98341000 - Accommodation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 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
MEDWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CHATHAM
Postcode
ME4 4TR
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
TLJ41 Medway
Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Chatham Central & Brompton
Westminster Constituency
Rochester and Strood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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