Provision of Temporary Accommodation 2026
Estimated value
—
Awarded value
£3.2m
Suppliers
11
Lots
1
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 2026Possible 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
- 551100005525000055270000
- Contract locations
- North East England, United KingdomNorth West England, United KingdomYorkshire and the Humber, United KingdomEast Midlands, United KingdomWest Midlands, United KingdomEast of England, United KingdomLondon, United KingdomSouth East England, United KingdomSouth 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.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | 100% Evaluation based on quality criteria | quality | — |
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