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Defence Rental Accommodation Project

DEFENCE INFRASTRUCTURE ORGANISATION

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

08 May 2026 at 12:25

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

08 May 2026 at 12:15

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

04 Jun 2025 at 14:27

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) is preparing for the Defence Rental Accommodation Project (DRAP), aimed at providing and managing accommodation services for Service Personnel in the United Kingdom. The procurement process is in the planning stage, with a focus on early market engagement. A virtual Early Market Engagement seminar is scheduled for 2nd June 2026, from 1300 to 1600, and interested suppliers can submit their Expressions of Interest by 25th May 2026. This seminar will outline the tender requirements and procurement strategy, inviting market feedback to refine the final tender. The project is significant, with an estimated value of £700 to £840 million, underlining its importance within the accommodation management services category.

DRAP represents a substantial business opportunity, particularly for SMEs capable of providing accommodation management services. It is crucial for businesses looking to expand into government contracts, especially those experienced in delivering compliant and timely accommodation solutions aligned with military and governmental standards. The contract spans from April 2029 to March 2034, with potential renewals extending to 2036, thereby offering long-term business growth prospects. The procurement encourages a diverse range of suppliers, supporting a competitive environment conducive to innovative solutions for defence accommodation needs across the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Defence Rental Accommodation Project

Notice Description

The Defence Rented Accommodation Programme (DRAP) is intended to replace the existing Rented Living Accommodation Project (RLAP) upon its expiry, ensuring continuity of Substitute Service Family Accommodation (SSFA) and Substitute Service Single Accommodation (SSSA) across the UK. The contract is designed to provide suitable, timely, and compliant accommodation where insufficient Service Family Accommodation (SFA) or Single Living Accommodation (SLA) exists, ensuring operational effectiveness and supporting the wellbeing of Service personnel. DRAP must deliver accommodation that meets JSP 464 condition standards, is fit for purpose, and is statutorily and mandatorily compliant. Properties must be located within agreed distance or travel time parameters of duty stations and aligned with Service personnel entitlements. The contractor will be required to source accommodation to meet required-by dates, offer appropriate choice (including viewings for SSFA), and provide temporary accommodation where necessary to prevent any accommodation gaps.

Planning Information

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) is undertaking early market engagement activities in support of the forthcoming Defence Rentals Accommodation Project (DRAP) procurement. DRAP will deliver a future service for the provision and management of Substitute Service Family Accommodation (SSFA) and Substitute Single Service Accommodation (SSSA), ensuring that Service Personnel continue to receive accommodation that meets the required policy standards. As part of this engagement, the Authority will host a virtual Early Market Engagement (EME) seminar on 2nd June 2026 at 1300 running until 1600. The purpose of the seminar is to provide prospective suppliers with an overview of the requirement, outline the proposed commercial and procurement approach, and seek initial market feedback to help shape the final tender. Organisations interested in attending are invited to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to: DIOComrcl-Major-Programmes@mod.gov.uk The EOI must include: The name of the organisation, and A single point of contact, including contact details. Upon receipt of a valid EOI, the nominated contact will be issued with a pre‑seminar briefing pack, which will include further information on the DRAP opportunity, alongside an invitation to attend the virtual seminar. The Authority encourages participation from a broad range of suppliers to support the development of a robust, competitive and deliverable procurement strategy.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0542ee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042508-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98341100 - Accommodation management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Feb 20278 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2029 - 31 Mar 2034 Over 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
DEFENCE INFRASTRUCTURE ORGANISATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LICHFIELD
Postcode
WS14 9PY
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Whittington & Streethay
Westminster Constituency
Tamworth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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