---
title: "Winter Night Shelter"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06dc95"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MEDWAY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-08-05"
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# Winter Night Shelter

Buyer: MEDWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06dc95

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## Summary

Medway Council is inviting bids for a Winter Night Shelter, aimed at providing overnight refuge with essential facilities for Medway residents. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 26 August 2026. Located in Chatham, Kent (UKJ41 region), the project falls under the industry category of Social work services with accommodation. The contract, valued at £360,000 (gross £432,000), will commence on 1 December 2026, operating four months per year over three consecutive years. The procurement follows an open competition method, particularly suitable for below-threshold contracts, adhering to UK P.G.A. 2023 guidelines.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in social services and accommodation management. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and organisations from the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sectors are particularly encouraged to apply. With quality, price, and social value being the key criteria, businesses that can deliver quality overnight shelter services with a focus on community impact will be well-suited for this opportunity. This project not only provides a steady revenue stream but also enhances reputational capital by contributing positively to community welfare.

## Notice

Medway Council is seeking quotes from prospective suppliers for a Winter Night Shelter. Providing overnight refuge at premises where entry and egress can be controlled and location accessible to Medway residents. The premises must have facilities, toilets, etc for overnight stays, separate sleeping areas for males and females with bedding stored for each individual client and appropriate office space for overnight staff. The Contract is anticipated to commence on 01/12/2026 and will continue for a period of four calendar months for each of three years, closing on the 31/03 2027 and with the annual reopening on the same dates in 27/28 and 28/29. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Chatham:-Social-work-services-with-accommodation./APV8KTD2VW To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/APV8KTD2VW

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074266-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £360,000 |
| Lots value | £360,000 |
| 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 | MEDWAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHATHAM |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME4 4TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ41 Medway |
| Local authority | Medway |
| Electoral ward | Chatham Central & Brompton |
| Westminster constituency | Rochester and Strood |
| Delivery location | TLJ41 Medway |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
- 98341000 - Accommodation services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2026 at 13:51 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074266-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074266-2026
  5th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/APV8KTD2VW
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Chatham:-Social-work-services-with-accommodation./APV8KTD2VW
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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