Provision of Temporary Accommodation 2026

The District Council of Folkestone and HythecontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-055bc8Procurement Act 2023Light-touch servicesSME suitableVCSE suitablepending
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Estimated value

Awarded value

£3.2m

Awarded 16 Dec 2025

Suppliers

11

11 SME

Lots

1

1 awarded

Published

18 Dec 2025

Description

multiple providers to supply a range of high-quality temporary accommodation units for homeless households across the district and, where appropriate, outside the district. Accommodation types include single, double, twin, and family rooms with a focus on suitability, safety, and proximity to Folkestone. Please note: The Council has awarded this contract to multiple suppliers using a tiered system based on lowest submitted room rates. Bookings will be offered to the lowest-cost suitable provider first, moving down the list if unavailable. There is no guarantee of volume or exclusivity

Scope

Reference
DN781707
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
30 Sept 2025 to 30 Sept 2026
Possible extension to 30 Sept 2029

The contract is anticipated to start in October 2025 and continue for a period of 12 months (with the option to extend for up to three additional periods of 12 months each).

CPV classifications
55110000
55250000
55270000
Contract locations
North East England, United Kingdom
North West England, United Kingdom
Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom
East Midlands, United Kingdom
West Midlands, United Kingdom
East of England, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom
South East England, United Kingdom
South West England, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Quality100% Evaluation based on quality criteriaquality

Submission & procedure

Procedure
Open procedure

Award details

Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.

Awarded value

£3.2m

Award date

16 Dec 2025

Contract start

19 Jan 2026

Contract end

18 Jan 2027