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title: "Rough sleeping severe weather emergency protocol accommodation"
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# Rough sleeping severe weather emergency protocol accommodation

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-85c0e4de-f71a-4161-8155-1ee413f0b543

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## Summary

Bedford Borough Council has concluded the procurement process for the provision of temporary accommodation services for rough sleepers under the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP). The contract, valued at £67,948, is classified under the CPV code 98341000 (Accommodation services) and is aimed at mitigating risks during winter months by offering 20 bed spaces per week. The procurement was completed through a waiver method. The contract period spans from 6th December 2024 to 31st March 2025, with services provided in Bedford, England (postcode MK42 9AP). The award stage was finalised on 5th December 2024, and the official award notice was published on 27th January 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing emergency accommodation and related support services. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-positioned to compete for such contracts given their suitability evident in this procurement process. The awarded contract to Kings Arms Project (Bedford), an SME, underlines the potential for similar businesses to engage in public procurement for social services, thereby expanding their operational footprint and contributing to community welfare initiatives.

## Notice

Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) provision for rough sleepers, to reduce associated risks of increased harm during winter months due to weather. Provision of 20 bed spaces 7 days per week, during the active months to provide emergency shelter, support and assistance to individuals rough sleeping.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a872928e-8301-4bdb-8de1-27dfd47b5956 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Waiver |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 6 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £67,948 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £67,948 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KINGS ARMS PROJECT (BEDFORD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98341000 - Accommodation services

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2025 at 10:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a872928e-8301-4bdb-8de1-27dfd47b5956

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a872928e-8301-4bdb-8de1-27dfd47b5956
  27th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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