Enhanced Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) service

Wychavon District Council

Published: Aug 24, 2026

Updated: Aug 24, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the social protection, governance and public administration and urban development and housing sectors, with a focus on Procurement Reform and Housing. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 160,000. Proposals must be submitted before September 11, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the social protection sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Wychavon District Council is seeking options for an enhanced SWEP service; the SWEP service is currently carried out in house by the Housing Team which is a shared service across both Malvern Hills and Wychavon District Councils. The Council invites suitably experienced and skilled providers to submit a tender response for the provision of SWEP services. SWEP is a locally agreed emergency procedure and service offer intended to help protect people who may otherwise sleep rough during severe weather. The service is expected to provide safe, short-term emergency accommodation and practical support during activation periods, with clear arrangements for referral, risk management, welfare checks, reporting and move-on support. The service is seasonal and will run from 1 November to 31 March inclusive each year. Please see the procurement documents for further information. The Council is using the e-procurement portal known as the Proactis Pro-Contract portal https://procontract.due-north.com to conduct this procurement exercise. To gain access to the procurement documents, bidders will need to register their company details at the above website. Once registered, bidders will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the procurement documents. Bidders will need to search for the invitation under Wychavon District Council and then electronically submit an expression of interest and follow the online instructions to view the procurement documents

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on August 24, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 080471-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Wychavon District Council

Wychavon District Council has issued 31 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 27 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Construction & Civil Works, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: August 24, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 080471-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is September 11, 2026. You have 18 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Wychavon District Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Social Protection & Welfare sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £160,000 - £160,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.