Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Services procurement - AWARD

EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

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17 Jun 2026 at 11:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by East Suffolk Council, was for the "Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Services" project, aimed at commissioning key services across the district from 2026 to 2029. The procurement falls under the industry category of housing services and includes related classifications such as letting services of short-stay furnished accommodation, hotel accommodation services, and short-stay accommodation construction work. The project is located in the East Suffolk area, with specific services to be delivered in Lowestoft and potentially other parts of the district. This procurement was carried out using an open procedure, and the award stage has been completed. Key dates include the tender period ending on 6th March 2026, with the contract starting on 1st June 2026 and running until 31st May 2029.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses involved in housing, accommodation, and related support services, particularly those with expertise in managing temporary and short-stay accommodations. Companies capable of providing integrated services that cover both accommodation and support, such as staffing, will find this contract especially suitable. The contract value is £291,330, which represents significant business potential over the three-year period. While the tender is not specified as being suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger organisations with established infrastructures for service delivery and management in housing services are well-positioned to benefit from such opportunities.

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Notice Title

Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Services procurement - AWARD

Notice Description

East Suffolk Council (ESC) intends to commission key services across the District under Homelessness and Rough Sleeping from 2026-2029. The Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Grant 2026-2029 will build on past successes, provide ongoing support to those who need it and continue the work to reduce and ultimately end rough sleeping in East Suffolk through building sustainable pathways and preventing rough sleeping. Lot 1. Safe to Stay Hub x 12 beds (minimum of 12 beds, all under one roof). This will also include any staffing costs to deliver the service. Location to be in Lowestoft. Lot 2. Rough Sleeping Initiative Beds x 10 (Across East Suffolk - can be dispersed or under one roof to cover both North and South under one supplier). ESC will provide staffing support through the inhouse Outreach Team for these beds' spaces.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/681d2580-5fd5-42ae-866b-ed22fec52c8f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

70 - Real estate services


CPV Codes

45212413 - Short-stay accommodation construction work

55110000 - Hotel accommodation services

55250000 - Letting services of short-stay furnished accommodation

70333000 - Housing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£291,330 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£291,330 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOODBRIDGE
Postcode
IP12 1RT
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Melton
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANGLIA CARE TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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