Planning

Provision of Temporary Accommodation - Nightly Lets

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

24 Sep 2025 at 16:02

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Bedford, United Kingdom, is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process entitled "Provision of Temporary Accommodation – Nightly Lets." This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on housing services, and is governed by the legal framework established in the Housing Act 1996. The intended framework agreement aims to arrange temporary accommodation on a nightly let basis from various landlords and providers. Significant dates include the future notice date set for 1st April 2026, the start of the contract period on 1st July 2026, and its conclusion on 30th June 2034. This initiative is designed to ensure compliance with statutory duties to provide housing for homeless or at-risk households.

This tender represents an expansion opportunity for businesses specialising in housing services, particularly those with an inventory of temporary accommodation options such as self-contained units and small flats. The establishment of a framework agreement offers flexibility and secure access to various providers and can benefit property landlords and agencies able to facilitate block bookings. The scope of the agreement paves the way for growth within the housing services sector by providing a reliable point of entry into public contracts, aiding businesses in forging long-term partnerships with local authorities like Bedford Borough Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Temporary Accommodation - Nightly Lets

Notice Description

Bedford Borough Council has a statutory duty to provide accommodation to households who are homeless or threatened with homelessness under Part VII of the Housing Act 1996. To ensure continued compliance with this duty, the Council intends to establish an open framework agreement for the supply of temporary accommodation on a nightly let basis. The framework will enable the Council to secure access to properties from a range of landlords and providers, including the ability to arrange block bookings of smaller self-contained units (such as one-bedroom flats). This will support the Council in maintaining a compliant and competitive route to market for temporary accommodation placements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a17e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059437-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

70 - Real estate services

CPV Codes

70333000 - Housing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 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
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.hub@bedford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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