Watford Winter Night Shelter

Watford Borough Council

Published: Aug 3, 2026

Updated: Aug 6, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the social protection and humanitarian aid sectors, with a focus on Shelter. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 255,000. Proposals must be submitted before August 28, 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

We are inviting tenders to deliver an accommodation service that is available to persons rough sleeping or at risk of rough sleeping in the district, across the winter months to act as a targeted accommodation pathway for Rough Sleeping persons, as well as a response to our duty under the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP).
We align to the Homeless Link guidance of what the key considerations are for planning SWEP and Winter Provisions, which is good practice. Guidance on this can be found on Homeless Link’s website and is updated each year with new guidance - https://homeless.org.uk/knowledge-hub/guidance-on-cold-weather-provision-swep-and-heatwaves/
The Council is committed to ensuring that no one is found to be rough sleeping in periods of severe weather. We want to ensure that there is an accommodation offer available to all persons rough sleeping or at risk of rough sleeping, where severe weather may encourage access to accommodation and support that may have previously been declined.
The primary objective of this project is to provide accommodation services to persons rough sleeping or at risk of rough sleeping, in the Watford area, across the winter months each year.
The service should contribute directly to:
•Reducing rough sleeping and repeat homelessness
•Supporting service users to address any health inequalities experienced
•Increasing successful move-on for service users into sustainable accommodation, and prevent a return to rough sleeping
Please refer to the Specification document for full details.

For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at:
https: //www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Watford:-Social-work-services-with-accommodation./GHMC2425Y2
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Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on August 3, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 073128-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Watford Borough Council

Watford Borough Council has issued 32 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 4 currently open and 20 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Construction & Civil Works, and General Supplies & Services. 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 3, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Watford Borough 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 £255,000 - £255,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

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 073128-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is August 28, 2026. You have 22 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.