Tender Summary

GB-Watford: Winter Shelter - Homeless Severe Weather Protocol

Buying Organisation

Watford Borough Council

Contract Value

£50,000 to £100,000

Tender 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.

Tender categories (products & services required)

Hotel accommodation services (CPV 55110000)
Other community, social and personal services (CPV 98000000)
Social work services with accommodation (CPV 85311000)

Region

East (UKH)

Buyer Information