Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c0f-b684-7162-b0ee-4907d632bedb/homelessness-direct-access-nightshelter pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Homelessness Direct Access Nightshelter [Southend-on-sea Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/southend-on-sea-borough-council) Estimated value Not stated Published 10 Oct 2017 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Based on the current spend the estimated contract value is £76k per annum (full contract value therefore £228k across 36 months), with the current provider subsidising the service with additional fund-raising and grant awards, plus a level of volunteer-usage to provide a 24-hour presence at the night shelter. Further, the current provider provides the homeless direct access night shelter service from their own property which offers 18 en-suite units including disabled access provision, a day-centre providing additional resources such as meaningful activities, GP treatment room, and provisions associated with support for rough sleepers such as food parcels, showers and laundry facilities. Please note that we are requesting expressions of interest before a decision is made on whether the contract is formally tendered. If there are no expressions of interest received then negotiations will commence with the existing provider of the service. Expressions of interest must be emailed to by Friday 20th October providing your: - Organisations name - Lead contact - Contact email - Contact address - Contact telephone number ### Regards ### Procurement Additional information: Please note that we are requesting expressions of interest before a decision is made on whether the contract is formally tendered. If there are no expressions of interest received then negotiations will commence with the existing provider of the service. Expressions of interest must be emailed to by Friday 20th October providing your: - Organisations name - Lead contact - Contact email - Contact address - Contact telephone number ### Regards Procurement Read full description ## CPV classification Health and social work services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/63873fc6-b0d4-4242-a2df-e706085ce55e) 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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