Tender

Night Time Temporary Accommodation - open approved supplier list

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

19 Feb 2025 at 13:39

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council is initiating a restricted procurement process, inviting organisations to join an open approved supplier list for providing night-time temporary accommodation within Buckinghamshire. The industry category is hotel accommodation services, specifically targeting both self-contained and shared properties. The procurement is in the planning and tender stages, with key dates including the list commencement on 1st March 2025 and an application window open for three years. Interested organisations can apply electronically via the council's portal, with submission deadlines set for 28th February 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the accommodation sector to expand their services by providing essential housing solutions for homeless individuals. Firms offering hotel accommodation services, particularly those with available properties in Buckinghamshire, will find this opportunity beneficial. Requirements for compliance with health and safety regulations, including EPC, gas, and electrical certifications, must be met. The contract offers consistent demand contingent on factors like user needs, affordability, and room availability, which can help businesses secure a steady stream of bookings and revenue over three years.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Night Time Temporary Accommodation - open approved supplier list

Notice Description

The council is seeking temporary nighttime accommodation within the Buckinghamshire area, both self-contained (kitchen, bathroom facilities within the property) and shared accommodation. 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).

Lot Information

Lot 1

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 www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk 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 This open approved supplier list will be let under the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e3f6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005840-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 20264 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury North
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Further Information

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