Norway – Social work services with accommodation – Open tender contest for the procurement of shelter services and facilities in Lofoten from 2026-

This is a collaboration for the procurement of operation of shelters with individual contracts for each of the four municipalities. The review from 2016's work group had the following recommendation: It is recommended that one does not establish a municipally owned/run shelter in Lofoten. This is mainly justified by economic conditions. It is recommended that the municipalities individually or jointly undertake a tender contest with the aim of a proper and legal procurement of the service in the open market. General Requirements The delivery shall fulfil the municipalities ́ obligations in the Sheltered Centre Act §§ 1 and 2 by running a shelter offer that can be used by persons who are exposed to violence or threats of domestic violence and who need consultancy or a safe and temporary residential offer.