---
title: "Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) provision for rough sleepers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05cff4"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-20"
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# Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) provision for rough sleepers

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05cff4

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) provision for rough sleepers" was conducted by Bedford Borough Council, a public authority in the United Kingdom. The contract, under the service industry category specifically focused on housing services, was awarded on 20th October 2025. The provision involves the availability of 20 bed spaces for rough sleepers, offering essential support during the winter months, from 1st December 2025 to 31st March 2026. The procurement method used was a direct, below-threshold procedure without competition, and the award was made to the Kings Arms Project (Bedford), indicating the procurement stage is complete.

This tender represents significant opportunities for organisations proficient in providing emergency housing, shelter services, and social care, particularly those capable of operating under severe weather conditions. Businesses in the service sector with experience in emergency support and logistics can explore partnerships or alliances for future similar projects. Firms with large operational capacities and the ability to provide 24/7 support services are well-suited to compete in such tenders, potentially expanding their portfolio by aligning themselves with public welfare initiatives.

## Notice

Waiver - Sole Trader Reasons - 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. Provision includes essential items to preserve life (food, clothing etc), trained support staff on site and concierge presence to maintain safety.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066783-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £77,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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

- 70 - Real estate services

### Codes

- 70333000 - Housing services

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2025 at 14:11 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066783-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066783-2025
  20th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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