Tender

Nightly Paid Temporary Accommodation in Buckinghamshire

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 15:57

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council is seeking to procure nightly paid temporary accommodation services in the Buckinghamshire area, under the industry category of hotel accommodation services (CPV code 55110000). This procurement process is in the tender stage and invites organisations to apply to be part of the approved supplier list. The tender was published on 20th February 2025, and the list will commence from 1st March 2025. Interested suppliers can submit an application form at any point during the initial 12-month period, with the list eventually reopening for up to an additional 24 months. The procurement process is being conducted under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, specifically Sections 74-76 for social and other specific services.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses in the hotel and property management sectors, particularly those capable of providing self-contained or shared accommodation that meets Buckinghamshire Council's health and safety compliance standards. The procurement is open to Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), allowing a diverse range of businesses to compete. The council will consider factors such as room availability, affordability, quality, and specific user needs, which offers multiple avenues for value propositions from competing businesses. By joining the approved supplier list, companies can secure a steady stream of bookings and contribute to meeting the council's needs for temporary housing solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Nightly Paid Temporary Accommodation in Buckinghamshire

Notice Description

The Council has a duty under Part 7 of the Housing Act 1996 to provide homelessness advice and assistance. This includes a statutory duty to secure Temporary Accommodation (TA) for persons who are homeless and are deemed to be priority need (based on the priority need categories set down in the Act and associated Code of Guidance). It meets this duty through a combination of designated substantive TA (directly owned by the Council or a Registered Provider) or accommodation secured from a third-party provider at a nightly rate as and when required (often referred to a B&B accommodation). The council is seeking temporary nighttime accommodation within the Buckinghamshire area, both self-contained (kitchen, bathroom facilities within the property) and shared accommodation. Evidence of Health and Safety Compliance and appropriate safety certificates i.e. EPC, Gas and Electrical safety certificates will be required for each property and inspections will be carried out by the Council's Environmental Health Officers prior to any TA being used by the Council. The Council invites interested organisations to complete and submit an application form which can be found at: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=c6a9ee59-eba7-ef11-8132-005056b64545&p=edea52dc-7be0-e511-810e-000c29c9ba21 The contracts (room bookings) will be awarded without further publication. The Council will take into account the following factors when booking rooms: * the specific needs of different categories of users * the number of rooms required * availability * affordability * continuity * accessibility * quality The list will commence on 1st March 2025 and will be in place for 3 years and interested organisations will be able to apply at any point during this period. Maximum nightly paid rates apply. The Council is conducting the procurement under Section 7 Regulations 74-76 Social and other Specific Services under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015). Additional information: The approved supplier list goes live on 1st March 2025. The list is an open list to allow suppliers to submit an application form at any point in the initial 12 month period. The list will re-open for up to a period of 24 months. The dates in the summary information above may not reflect this.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2ff9d519-61c0-45a7-a5b9-64685479fdad
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d0e270a-5cfa-4af5-b4d4-009b39adaf00
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55110000 - Hotel accommodation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 20263 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP20 1UA
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury North
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Further Information

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