Planning

Emergency accommodation

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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PlanningUpdate

02 Dec 2025 at 13:38

Planning

20 May 2025 at 14:56

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council is planning to procure emergency accommodation services aimed at assisting individuals experiencing homelessness. This procurement falls under the services category and focuses on the community, social, and personal services industry. The project is located in Leicester, UK, with an estimated contract value of £5,000,000. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a planned contract period from January 2026 to January 2031. Relevant notices have been published, with key dates including the future notice deadline on 4th December 2025.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for service providers in the community and social services sectors, particularly those with experience in managing accommodation services for vulnerable populations. Companies offering innovative solutions for emergency housing or with established networks in social care can find competitive advantage in bidding for this contract. The scale and nature of the project are conducive to growth for businesses that can deliver high-quality services while maintaining cost efficiency. Businesses keen on expanding their social impact footprint and expertise in public sector collaborations stand well-suited to compete effectively.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Emergency accommodation

Notice Description

Leicester City Council's emergency accommodation services for anyone experiencing homelessness.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051941
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078929-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 3 Jan 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Martin Grogan
Contact Email
procurement@leicester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1164541171

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF21 Leicester

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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