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title: "GB-Watford: Winter Shelter - Homeless Severe Weather Protocol"
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# GB-Watford: Winter Shelter - Homeless Severe Weather Protocol

Buyer: WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c0e28d35-4f7a-4565-b7b7-018184e75f7b

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## Summary

The Watford Borough Council has issued a tender titled "Winter Shelter - Homeless Severe Weather Protocol" seeking to provide emergency accommodation for rough sleepers between December 1, 2024, and March 31, 2026. The contract involves setting up a 15-bed winter night shelter within 3 miles of Watford town centre, with specific requirements for service provision, staffing, and meal facilities. The procurement method is an Open Tender, with a contract period starting on December 1, 2024, and ending on March 31, 2027.

This tender by Watford Borough Council offers opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and organisations involved in social work services with accommodation to secure a contract. Businesses suited for this opportunity are those capable of providing emergency accommodation, meal services, and necessary staffing to support the homeless during severe weather conditions. The tender process is at the active stage, with a deadline for submissions set for July 22, 2024.

## Notice

Watford Borough Council is seeking to provide emergency accommodation for rough sleepers, between 1st December 2024 and 31st March 2026, as a response to winter and severe weather. The Council requires the Provider to facilitate a winter night shelter with the following specification: -Accommodation from 1st December 2024 to 31 March 2025 and for the following winter. There is an option for a third year. -15 bed spaces. -Access to these spaces should be available from 20:00 - 08:00, 7 days a week. -The service provision should be within 3 miles of Watford town centre. -1 hot evening meal should be provided to those accessing the provision. -Shower facilities should be provided to those accessing the provision. -Staffing should be adequate to provide a safe environment. -Staff should have adequate skills and experience to support the cohort. -The use of volunteers are considered beneficial. This is being operated as an Open Tender Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfe4e0e8-b67f-4887-aa79-529969f5adcb |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WATFORD |
| Post town | Watford |
| Postcode | WD17 3EX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Watford |
| Electoral ward | Park |
| Westminster constituency | Watford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 55110000 - Hotel accommodation services
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 21 Jun 2024 at 09:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfe4e0e8-b67f-4887-aa79-529969f5adcb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfe4e0e8-b67f-4887-aa79-529969f5adcb
  21st June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Watford:-Winter-Shelter---Homeless-Severe-Weather-Protocol/JEXE59AEV3
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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