Scope
Reference
CPU00524
Description
Invitation to Tender for the provision of the Elms Temporary Accommodation & Support Service.
The contract relates to the operation and delivery of accommodation and support services at The Elms, Hemel Hempstead, for single homeless adults, including emergency and longer-term residents.
The procurement is being conducted by Dacorum Borough Council using the Competitive Flexible Procedure in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023.
The service is to be delivered under a concession-style operating model, with the Provider generating income primarily through Housing Benefit, resident contributions and eligible service charges. The Council does not pay a fixed contract fee and retains responsibility for statutory property compliance, major works and utilities, as set out in the Invitation to Tender documentation.
The contract will commence on 1 November 2026, following a mobilisation period, and will be awarded on the basis of the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT).
Total value (estimated)
- £15,000,000 excluding VAT
- £18,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 November 2026 to 31 October 2031
- Possible extension to 31 October 2036
- 10 years
Description of possible extension:
Contract extension will be solely down to the client and performance of the service provider.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
Submission
Enquiry deadline
19 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
5 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
To be submitted via the Supply Hertfordshire portal at www.supplyhertfordshire.uk.
To express an interest, download the documents and submit a tender return, providers must be registered on the Supply Hertfordshire portal.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
14 July 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Simple description | Bids will be evaluated against the criteria set out in the tender documents. The breakdown of the evaluation criteria will be Quality 70% and Commercial / Financial (30%). |
Price |
Weighting description
Bids will be evaluated against the criteria set out in the tender documents. The breakdown of the evaluation criteria will be Quality 70% and Commercial / Financial (30%).
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Concession
Competitive flexible procedure description
The tender process will be conducted, as set out in the tender documentation.
Contracting authority
Dacorum Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGGG-5373-XYZX
The Forum, Marlowes
Hemel Hempstead
HP1 1DN
United Kingdom
Region: UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government