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Provision of Temporary Accommodation 2026

The District Council of Folkestone and Hythe

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

18 Dec 2025 at 16:07

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TenderUpdate

16 Jul 2025 at 08:27

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Tender

09 Jul 2025 at 11:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The District Council of Folkestone and Hythe has completed the procurement process for the provision of temporary accommodation for homeless households across Folkestone and, if required, in other areas. This contract, titled "Provision of Temporary Accommodation 2026," has been awarded following an open procurement procedure and is governed by the legal framework outlined in the UKPGA 2023/54. The process concluded with contracts awarded on 18th December 2025, with services anticipated to commence on 19th January 2026 and run through to 18th January 2027, with options for up to three one-year extensions. Focused within the services category, this tender addresses short-stay furnished accommodation and hotel services, tabling an opportunity for SMEs to deliver high-quality, safe, and suitably located accommodation, especially within the UKJ44 region (Kent, UK). Notably, the procurement process leveraged a tiered system prioritising cost-effectiveness without guarantees of volume or exclusivity.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in temporary accommodation services. Businesses that can provide diverse accommodation solutions that meet high-quality and safety standards, while maintaining competitive pricing, stand to benefit significantly from a network of ongoing partnerships with the council. Suitable businesses include those offering hotel services, short-stay furnished accommodations, and bed-and-breakfast establishments. The opportunity for contract renewal and extension up to a total span of five years further strengthens its appeal, offering potential long-term business relationships with the council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Temporary Accommodation 2026

Notice Description

multiple providers to supply a range of high-quality temporary accommodation units for homeless households across the district and, where appropriate, outside the district. Accommodation types include single, double, twin, and family rooms with a focus on suitability, safety, and proximity to Folkestone. Please note: The Council has awarded this contract to multiple suppliers using a tiered system based on lowest submitted room rates. Bookings will be offered to the lowest-cost suitable provider first, moving down the list if unavailable. There is no guarantee of volume or exclusivity

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract is anticipated to start in October 2025 and continue for a period of 12 months (with the option to extend for up to three additional periods of 12 months each).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055bc8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084581-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55110000 - Hotel accommodation services

55250000 - Letting services of short-stay furnished accommodation

55270000 - Services provided by bed and breakfast establishments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£3,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 18 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The District Council of Folkestone and Hythe
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FOLKESTONE
Postcode
CT20 2QY
Postcode Area
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ44 East Kent
Local Authority
Folkestone and Hythe
Electoral Ward
Folkestone Central
Westminster Constituency
Folkestone and Hythe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
11
Supplier Names

151-153 FOLKESTONE ROAD LTD

24/7 HOUSING LIMITED

CARETEAM SERVICES LTD

IMEC CARE LIMITED

KENT CAPITAL PARTNERS LTD.

LH LETTINGS LIMITED

LIBERTY HOUSING SOLUTIONS LTD

PARAMOUNT INDEPENDENT PROPERTY SERVICES LLP

RENT CONNECT HOUSING LIMITED

ROCKMAN RESIDENCES LIMITED

SUSSEX PLACE CAPITAL LIMITED

Further Information

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