Contract

Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) provision for rough sleepers

  • Bedford Borough Council

UK7: Contract details notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-066783

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-05cff4

Published 20 October 2025, 3:11pm



Scope

Reference

C BBC EN 07146

Description

Waiver - Sole Trader Reasons - Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) provision

for rough sleepers, to reduce associated risks of increased harm during winter months due to weather. Provision of 20 bed spaces 7 days per week, during the active months to provide emergency shelter, support and assistance to individuals rough sleeping. Provision includes essential items to preserve life (food, clothing etc), trained support staff on site and concierge presence to maintain safety.


Contract 1

Supplier

Contract value

  • £77,000 excluding VAT
  • £92,400 including VAT

Below the relevant threshold

Date signed

20 October 2025

Contract dates

  • 1 December 2025 to 31 March 2026
  • 4 months

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 70333000 - Housing services

Contract locations

  • UKH24 - Bedford

Procedure

Procedure type

Below threshold - without competition


Supplier

Kings Arms Project (Bedford)

245 Ampthill Road

Bedford

MK42 9AZ

United Kingdom

Region: UKH24 - Bedford

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

Contract 1


Contracting authority

Bedford Borough Council

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLCV-4616-VTHL

Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street

Bedford

MK42 9AP

United Kingdom

Region: UKH24 - Bedford

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government