DBC (SLR) The Elms – Temporary Accommodation & Support Service

Dacorum Borough CouncilcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-05e42eProcurement Act 2023Concession contractVCSE suitableclosed for bids
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Estimated value

£15.0m

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

22 Jan 2026

Deadline 05 Mar 2026

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).

Scope

Reference
CPU00524
Total value
£15,000,000 excluding VAT
£18,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
01 Nov 2026 to 31 Oct 2031
Possible extension to 31 Oct 2036

Contract extension will be solely down to the client and performance of the service provider.

Main category
services
CPV classifications
85311000
Particular suitability
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Simple descriptionBids 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

Submission & procedure

Enquiry deadline
19 Feb 2026, 12:00 pm
Submission deadline
05 Mar 2026, 12:00 pm
Submission address
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.
Electronic submission
Yes
Procedure
Competitive flexible procedure