Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bd4-ad3a-708d-81b1-a711b1d29a2a/management-and-maintenance-of-temporary-accommodation-pre-market-engagement-pme pending GB open procedure # Management and Maintenance of Temporary Accommodation Pre-Market Engagement (PME) [Watford Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/watford-borough-council) Estimated value £2,320,000 Published 5 Feb 2026 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. ## About this tender THIS IS NOT A CALL TO TENDER; It is a Market Engagement via the use of a Questionnaire. As part of service specification development, performance framework design, and procurement planning, the Council is undertaking pre-market engagement with potential providers. We invite organisations with experience of managing temporary accommodation or closely related housing services to provide feedback on the questions below. Responses will be used solely to inform service design and procurement documentation. This Preliminary Market Questionnaire (PMQ) does not form part of a formal procurement process. The temporary accommodation properties will remain in the ownership of Watford Borough Council. The successful contractor will act as the Council’s managing agent, taking responsibility for all day-to-day management and operational functions, including (but not limited to): •Rent collection and arrears management •Tenancy and licence management •Repairs and void works •Health and safety compliance •Statutory inspections and certifications •Building and estate management •Enforcement action, including evictions where necessary The Council will retain nomination rights and will determine which households are placed in each property. ### Current Stock Profile The current stock covered by the contract includes: •28 self-contained properties (a mix of 2- and 3-bedroom houses and flats) •12 hostel rooms (across 5 small hostels, used for families only) The portfolio may change over the life of the contract; however, any changes are expected to be modest. Some growth is anticipated and may include the addition of approximately 1–3 properties per year. Currently all stock is within the Watford borough council however there is the chances new units may be procured in neighbouring authorities. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: [delta-esourcing.com](https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-watford:-Housing-services./3QRAQT4BW5) To respond to this opportunity, please click here: [delta-esourcing.com/respond/3QRAQT4BW5](https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3QRAQT4BW5) Read full description ## CPV classification Housing services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-064902-2026-02-05T14:05:29Z [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-064902-2026-02-05T14:05:29Z) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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