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Published 24 Aug 2026, 15:32 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Enhanced Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) service

Official notice

Authority: Wychavon District Council (Local council)

ServicesBelow threshold - open competitionBelow thresholdLight touch regimeSME suitableVCSE suitable
Published estimate£160,000£192,000 inc. VAT
Submissions closed 11 Sept 2026
Contract term 5 moends 31 Mar 2027 · up to 31 Mar 2028 with extensions · starts 1 Nov 2026

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Wychavon District Council is seeking options for an enhanced SWEP service; the SWEP service is currently carried out in house by the Housing Team which is a shared service across both Malvern Hills and Wychavon District Councils. The Council invites suitably experienced and skilled providers to submit a tender response for the provision of SWEP services.

SWEP is a locally agreed emergency procedure and service offer intended to help protect people who may otherwise sleep rough during severe weather. The service is expected to provide safe, short-term emergency accommodation and practical support during activation periods, with clear arrangements for referral, risk management, welfare checks, reporting and move-on support.

The service is seasonal and will run from 1 November to 31 March inclusive each year.

Please see the procurement documents for further information.

The Council is using the e-procurement portal known as the Proactis Pro-Contract portal procontract.due-north.com ↗ to conduct this procurement exercise.

To gain access to the procurement documents, bidders will need to register their company details at the above website. Once registered, bidders will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the procurement documents. Bidders will need to search for the invitation under Wychavon District Council and then electronically submit an expression of interest and follow the online instructions to view the procurement documents

CPV: Social work services with accommodation · Social work services without accommodation

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1Renewal 5 moSMEVCSEPublished value£160,000
Contract period: 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Mar 2027 (5 mo) · up to 31 Mar 2028 with extensionsValue: £160,000 exc. VAT · £192,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: West MidlandsEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: This is a seasonal service there is the option to extend for another year (1 November 2027 to 31 March 2028).

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored

Lot awarding rule: 60% quality and 40% price

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Below threshold - open competition
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Below threshold
Regulatory regime
Light touch regime
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
24 Aug 2026, 15:32 BST
Last source update
24 Aug 2026, 15:32 BST
Authority reference
DN826790
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-080471
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Social work services with accommodationSocial work services without accommodation
Delivery area
West Midlands (UKG12)
Official registry OCID
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How it was run

Official notice
Run through: ProContract (Due North) · Who buys & how to bid on ProContract
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowed
Access & registration note: Free · short registration with manual review; public opportunity list
Submission deadline
11 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
Clarification deadline
2 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

The Council is using the e-procurement portal known as the Proactis Pro-Contract portal procontract.due-north.com ↗ to conduct this procurement exercise.

To gain access to the procurement documents, bidders will need to register their company details at the above website. Once registered, bidders will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the procurement documents. Bidders will need to search for the invitation under Wychavon District Council and then electronically submit an expression of interest and follow the online instructions to view the procurement documents

Timeline

24 Aug 2026 → 1 Nov 2026 · 4 dates
  1. Tender notice published63 days ago
    24 Aug 2026, 15:32 BST
  2. Clarification questions by55 days ago
    2 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
  3. Submission deadline46 days ago
    11 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
  4. Today
    26 Oct 2026
  5. Contract startsin 5 days
    1 Nov 2026

Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender
  1. Tender notice published
    24 Aug 2026, 15:32 BST
    UK4

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Wychavon District Council

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PLLQ-1582-DCZZ Civic Centre, Queen Elizabeth Drive, Pershore, West Midlands, WR10 1PTContact email

Official documents & specifications (1)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender