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title: "Single Homelessness Services Tender"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05feb7"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-20"
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# Single Homelessness Services Tender

Buyer: WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05feb7

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## Summary

Watford Borough Council has concluded the procurement process for its Single Homelessness Services Tender. This involves the provision of various support services including Housing First, Multi-disciplinary Outreach Service, and Integrated Support & Step-Down Service, aimed at supporting homeless individuals. The procurement method adopted was an open procedure, under the Light Touch Contracts governed by section 9 of the Procurement Act 2023. The awarded contracts commence from 1st April 2026 and run until 31st March 2030, covering regions across the United Kingdom. Multiple lots were involved, with awards finalised on the 2nd and 3rd of March 2026. The procurement focuses on services related to community, social and personal sectors, with key milestones including future signature dates set for late April 2026.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for growth among businesses specialising in housing and community support services. SMEs and VCSEs particularly stand to benefit, as demonstrated by the involvement of organisations like One YMCA and Watford New Hope Trust, both known for their community outreach and support capabilities. The initiative offers ample room for service providers experienced in assisting rough sleepers and managing accommodation and support facilities. Suppliers offering innovative solutions and comprehensive service portfolios in these areas could enhance their market presence and leverage the service requirements to scale up operations effectively.

## Notice

Watford Borough Council tender for housing and associated support services to provide a high level Single Homelessness Services namely: Housing First (Lot 1), Multi-disciplinary Outreach Service (Lot 2) and Integrated Support & Step-Down Service (Lot 3). This is tender is governed by section 9 of the Procurement Act 2023, Light Touch Contracts. Please note: contract period is from 01/04/2026-31/03/2030.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Lot 1 Housing First is an approach to successfully support rough sleepers with complex and multiple needs, and histories of entrenched rough sleeping to live in their own homes. Housing First should provide a stable, independent home together with intensive personalised support and case management to individuals. The service will support 25 individuals with active cases, plus any dormant cases subject to manageable numbers.

Lot 2 Multi-Disciplinary Outreach Service

Lot 2 Multi-Disciplinary Outreach Service The service will support Watford Borough Council's identified Target Priority Group of Rough Sleepers (TPG) ranging from up to 6 individuals at any given time, any newly identified Rough Sleepers in the district (averaged at 16 individuals per month), and any other individual identified to be at risk of homelessness from Watford's Single Homeless Pathway (SHP).

Lot 3 - Integrated Support & Step-Down Service

Delivery and management of 33 accommodation units (22 intensive support + 11 step-down studios) for single people experiencing homelessness. Provision of on-site housing-related support, case management, and resettlement planning.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035600-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,340,000 |
| Lots value | £2,340,000 |
| Awards value | £2,340,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ONE YMCA; WATFORD NEW HOPE TRUST T/A NEW HOPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
- 98133100 - Civic betterment and community facility support services

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2026 at 11:56 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035600-2026
- 20 Apr 2026 at 11:50 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035595-2026
- 2 Jan 2026 at 12:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000034-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035600-2026
  20th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035595-2026
  20th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000034-2026
  2nd January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/project/buyer/editTenderNotice.html

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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