Tender

Supported Temporary Accommodation Framework (STAF)

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Tender

02 Apr 2026 at 10:24

PlanningUpdate

07 Oct 2025 at 08:44

Planning

07 Oct 2025 at 08:41

Planning

08 May 2025 at 14:51

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council is actively seeking partners through the Supported Temporary Accommodation Framework (STAF) to address homelessness in Bristol. This tender falls within the social work services industry, specifically focusing on accommodation, and is part of the council's Tackling Homelessness Transformation Programme. Located in Bristol, under the UKK11 region, the procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, with the process following an open procedure. The deadline for submissions is 30th April 2026, and the award will be made by 8th June 2026. The tender invites bids for several lots focusing on family and singles accommodation needs, with the framework agreement valid until 30th June 2034.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social work services with accommodation expertise, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality supported temporary housing solutions. SMEs and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, especially those with a keen interest in contributing to social welfare and homelessness initiatives. The framework allows for substantial contract extensions, offering long-term prospects for successful bidders. The open framework approach ensures continued competition, providing an avenue for innovative solutions and collaboration with partner Registered Providers. Businesses equipped to meet the quality-driven selection criteria across the specified lots will find this tender a promising prospect for growth and enhanced community impact.

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Notice Title

Supported Temporary Accommodation Framework (STAF)

Notice Description

As part of the Tackling Homelessness Transformation Programme, the council wants to increase the supply of supported temporary accommodation (TA) delivered by partner Registered Providers (RPs). This is with the aim to reduce the council's use of non-supported privately owned emergency accommodation (EA) whilst still meeting the city's pressing demand for interim accommodation.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Family Low Support

We require self-contained units of dispersed accommodation suitable for families, within the city. Self-contained family units should have between one and five rooms suitable for sleeping. There should not be more than 4 units in one building where the entrance is shared.

Renewal: 3 x 12-month extensions

Lot 2 - Family Medium Support

Medium support family accommodation will have staff working at least 9am-5pm Monday-Friday, either on-site or nearby (as in a hub and spoke model). Properties can be either shared or self-contained. The layout of and access to the property must be suitable for residents with medium support needs, this includes a suitable location for meeting clients confidentially and allowing a staff presence on site.

Renewal: 3 x 12-month extensions

Singles Low/Medium Support

Bristol City Council requires a mixture of high-quality shared accommodation for singles and self-contained units for couples throughout the city, on a split of approx. 80% shared and 20% self-contained. Houses of multiple occupancy should have no more than 6 units at one address.

Renewal: 3 x 12-month extensions

Planning Information

BCC are conducting a soft market test to achieve the following pre-market engagement objectives: to engage with contractors to gauge the market, to clearly state the required objectives, to obtain feedback on support levels covered within the new open framework, to obtain feedback on proposed unit rates for different support levels of accommodation within the new open framework. BCC have created a questionnaire which can be accessed through ProContract through the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=bba20472-52a3-f011-813a-005056b64545 The questionnaires will need to submitted, via ProContract, by 13:00 on 21st October 2025. BCC will also be hosting a virtual supplier's information event regarding this new Open Framework in January 2026. We recommend this event is attended by any prospective bidder. The purpose of the event is to engage with the market in advance of issuing a formal ITT by providing early information and background to our requirements. We intend to discuss the scope of the project as well as providing an overview of the procurement and contracting approaches. Please register to attend this information session by emailing: homelessness.contracts@bristol.gov.uk The event will take place via MS Teams, you will be provided with a link once you have registered to attend.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050f0c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030770-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,730,931 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£26,730,931 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2027-01-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England), TLK11 Bristol, City of

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

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