Planning

Establishment of a 4-year Framework Agreement for the provision of Emergency Accommodation

NEW FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

12 May 2025 at 15:02

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

28 Apr 2025 at 11:44

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

New Forest District Council is initiating a procurement process to establish a 4-year Framework Agreement for the provision of emergency accommodation within its jurisdiction. This tender, focused on the services industry, falls under the category of hotel accommodation services and aims to provide emergency housing solutions for individuals and families experiencing homelessness, including vulnerable individuals and those with disabilities. The location of the tender is in the UKJ region of the United Kingdom. Currently, the process is in the planning stage, with the pre-market engagement scheduled until 30th May 2025. Interested parties can reach out via email for a questionnaire to participate in this engagement. The expected start and end dates for the framework are from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2029, with a future notice projected for release by 1st July 2025.

This procurement opportunity is designed to create significant business growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs that specialise in emergency accommodation services, including hotel operators and service providers with adaptable lodging solutions. The framework agreement provides a stable business opportunity over multiple years, allowing businesses to secure a steady income stream. Companies that can offer immediate, safe, and cost-effective accommodation solutions will find this an advantageous contract to pursue, especially if they can meet the specialised needs of the homeless demographic that this framework aims to serve.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Establishment of a 4-year Framework Agreement for the provision of Emergency Accommodation

Notice Description

Provision of emergency accommodation units for individuals and families experiencing homelessness within the New Forest District Council area. Accommodation types may include: Single rooms, Family units, Designated units for specific needs (e.g., vulnerable individuals, people with disabilities) Ensure immediate access to safe, suitable, and cost-effective accommodation.

Planning Information

The purpose of this pre-market engagement is to establish an understanding as to how NFDC create an operational tender pack and suitable pricing mechanism reflecting this requirement. The form of pre market engagement is a questionnaire. If you are interested in participating in the pre-market engagement, please contact us at procurement@nfdc.gov.uk, and we will provide you with the survey. The deadline for responding is 30/05/2025 at 17:00.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050852
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020591-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£5,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEW FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Dean Irving
Contact Email
procurement@nfdc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LYNDHURST
Postcode
SO43 7PA
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
New Forest
Electoral Ward
Lyndhurst & Minstead
Westminster Constituency
New Forest East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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