Published date: 13 July 2023

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 31 July 2023, 10am

Contract summary

Industry

  • Hotel accommodation services - 55110000

  • Social work services with accommodation - 85311000

  • Other community, social and personal services - 98000000

Location of contract

East of England

Value of contract

£50,000 to £100,000

Procurement reference

BIP795464503

Published date

13 July 2023

Closing date

31 July 2023

Closing time

10am

Contract start date

1 December 2023

Contract end date

31 March 2024

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Restricted procedure

A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Watford Borough Council is seeking to provide emergency accommodation for rough sleepers, between 1st December 2023 and 31st March 2024, 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 2023 to 31 March 2024.
-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.

Please read and complete the Expression of Interest to participate in this opportunity.

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Please review and respond via the Expression of Interest.

About the buyer

Contact name

Derek Hatcher

Address

Town Hall
Watford
WD17 3EX
UK

Telephone

01923278370

Email

derek.hatcher@watford.gov.uk