Award

Provision of Emergency Accommodation 2025

THE DISTRICT COUNCIL OF FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE

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ContractTermination

12 Jan 2026 at 11:34

Award

02 Dec 2025 at 15:31

Summary of the contracting process

The District Council of Folkestone and Hythe initiated a procurement process titled "Provision of Emergency Accommodation 2025," primarily focusing on accommodation services. This procurement aimed to secure temporary housing solutions under a "Light Touch Regime (LTR)" service. The process took place in the UKJ region, with specific addresses in Folkestone, Hythe, and surrounding areas. The tender stage was completed with a contract period from 8th April 2025 to 31st October 2025, and it aimed to operate within a budget of £480,000 gross. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, below the threshold, without competition, in line with UK legal provisions.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for various businesses, from SMEs to large-scale suppliers, capable of providing short-term housing solutions. In particular, businesses involved in hospitality and emergency accommodation services could find new revenue streams through this engagement. Suppliers such as 'Portland Hotel & Skuba Bar' and 'Bluebells Pty Ltd,' among others, illustrate the diversity and scale of businesses that succeeded in securing positions. This reflects a favourable environment for businesses specialising in accommodation services, both small and large, to expand their operations and establish long-term partnerships with government bodies.

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Notice Title

Provision of Emergency Accommodation 2025

Notice Description

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ed32
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002202-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98341000 - Accommodation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
7 Apr 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Terminated

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE DISTRICT COUNCIL OF FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
FOLKESTONE
Postcode
CT20 2QY
Post Town
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Folkestone and Hythe
Electoral Ward
Folkestone Central
Westminster Constituency
Folkestone and Hythe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
10
Supplier Names

24/7 HOUSING

BLUEBELLS

GRAN CANARIA HOTEL

LH LETTINGS LIMITED (FORMERLY LESSHOMELESS

PARAMOUNT INDEPENDENT PROPERTY SERVICES

PORTLAND HOTEL & SKUBA BAR

STADE COURT HOTEL

THE SOUTHCLIFF HOTEL

THE WINDSOR

WESTWARD HO HOTEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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