--- title: "DBC (SLR) The Elms - Temporary Accommodation & Support Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e42e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e42e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e42e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e42e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DACORUM BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2026-01-26" --- # DBC (SLR) The Elms - Temporary Accommodation & Support Service Buyer: DACORUM BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e42e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e42e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e42e.json) ## Summary Dacorum Borough Council is inviting tenders for the provision of temporary accommodation and support services at The Elms in Hemel Hempstead, focusing on single homeless adults. The procurement process is at the tender stage and follows the Competitive Flexible Procedure as per the Procurement Act 2023. The contract will commence on 1 November 2026, leading to an expected operation period until 31 October 2031, with possible extensions. The estimated value is £18,000,000 gross, with submissions due by 5 March 2026. The procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically social work with accommodation, and will be awarded based on the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) criteria, prioritising quality and cost efficiency. This tender offers significant opportunities for service providers, especially those with experience in social work services and managing accommodation. Suitable candidates will ideally be capable of operating within a concession-style model, projecting income from resident contributions, Housing Benefits, and eligible services charges, without a fixed contract fee from the council. Firms specialising in public sector services, particularly within social care and housing, will be well-suited to capitalise on this opportunity to expand their portfolio and demonstrate their capability in delivering critical support services to vulnerable populations. The opportunity for a contract extension based on performance further incentivises committed and innovative service providers. ## Notice Invitation to Tender for the provision of the Elms Temporary Accommodation & Support Service. The contract relates to the operation and delivery of accommodation and support services at The Elms, Hemel Hempstead, for single homeless adults, including emergency and longer-term residents. The procurement is being conducted by Dacorum Borough Council using the Competitive Flexible Procedure in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. The service is to be delivered under a concession-style operating model, with the Provider generating income primarily through Housing Benefit, resident contributions and eligible service charges. The Council does not pay a fixed contract fee and retains responsibility for statutory property compliance, major works and utilities, as set out in the Invitation to Tender documentation. The contract will commence on 1 November 2026, following a mobilisation period, and will be awarded on the basis of the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT). ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: Contract extension will be solely down to the client and performance of the service provider. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006558-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | 19 Dec 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £15,000,000 | | Lots value | £15,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DACORUM BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | HEMEL HEMPSTEAD | | Post town | Hemel Hempstead | | Postcode | HP1 1DN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire | | Local authority | Dacorum | | Electoral ward | Hemel Hempstead Town | | Westminster constituency | Hemel Hempstead | | Delivery location | TLH23 Hertfordshire CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation ## Release History - 26 Jan 2026 at 11:38 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006558-2026 - 22 Jan 2026 at 08:46 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005557-2026 - 22 Jan 2026 at 08:32 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005552-2026 - 19 Nov 2025 at 11:27 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075142-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006558-2026 26th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005557-2026 22nd January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005552-2026 22nd January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075142-2025 19th November 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/ProjectManage/9842 ## Notice URLs - https://www.dacorum.gov.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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