Scope
Description
Watford Borough Council tender for housing and associated support services to provide a high level Single Homelessness Services namely: Housing First (Lot 1), Multi-disciplinary Outreach Service (Lot 2) and Integrated Support & Step-Down Service (Lot 3). This is tender is governed by section 9 of the Procurement Act 2023, Light Touch Contracts.
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Total value (estimated)
- £2,340,000 excluding VAT
- £2,808,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 1 April 2030
- 4 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
Lot constraints
Maximum number of lots a supplier can bid for: 2
Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded: 2
Not the same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot Lot 1, Lot 2 and Lot 3. Lot 1
Description
Lot 1 Housing First is an approach to successfully support rough sleepers with complex and multiple needs, and histories of entrenched rough sleeping to live in their own homes. Housing First should provide a stable, independent home together with intensive personalised support and case management to individuals. The service will support 25 individuals with active cases, plus any dormant cases subject to manageable numbers.
Lot value (estimated)
- £800,000 excluding VAT
- £960,000 including VAT
CPV classifications
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Same for all lots
Contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot Lot 2. Lot 2 Multi-Disciplinary Outreach Service
Description
Lot 2 Multi-Disciplinary Outreach Service The service will support Watford Borough Council's identified Target Priority Group of Rough Sleepers (TPG) ranging from up to 6 individuals at any given time, any newly identified Rough Sleepers in the district (averaged at 16 individuals per month), and any other individual identified to be at risk of homelessness from Watford's Single Homeless Pathway (SHP).
Lot value (estimated)
- £540,000 excluding VAT
- £648,000 including VAT
CPV classifications
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
- 98133100 - Civic betterment and community facility support services
Same for all lots
Contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Lot 3 - Integrated Support & Step-Down Service
Description
Delivery and management of 33 accommodation units (22 intensive support + 11 step-down studios) for single people experiencing homelessness. Provision of on-site housing-related support, case management, and resettlement planning.
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,000,000 excluding VAT
- £1,200,000 including VAT
CPV classifications
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
Contract locations
- VI - United States Virgin Islands
- AE - United Arab Emirates
- UK - United Kingdom
- UM - United States Minor Outlying Islands
- US - United States
Same for all lots
Contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot Lot 1, Lot 2 and Lot 3. Lot 1
Lot Lot 2. Lot 2 Multi-Disciplinary Outreach Service
Lot 3. Lot 3 - Integrated Support & Step-Down Service
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
14 January 2026, 12:00am
Tender submission deadline
19 January 2026, 11:59pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
23 February 2026
Award criteria
Lot Lot 1, Lot 2 and Lot 3. Lot 1
Lot 3. Lot 3 - Integrated Support & Step-Down Service
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality |
Quality | 65% |
| Price | Price |
Price | 35% |
Lot Lot 2. Lot 2 Multi-Disciplinary Outreach Service
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criterion 2 | Quality |
Price | 65% |
| Criterion 1 | Price |
Price | 35% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Reduced tendering period
Yes
Light touch contract - no minimum
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/project/buyer/editTenderNotice.html
Technical specifications to be met
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/project/buyer/editTenderNotice.html
Contracting authority
Watford Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDGQ-4877-NMGQ
Town Hall
Watford
WD17 3EX
United Kingdom
Region: UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government