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27 Jul 2026 at 14:26

Award

27 Jul 2026 at 13:34

Award

19 Mar 2026 at 14:49

Tender

02 Feb 2026 at 18:44

Summary of the contracting process

East Suffolk Council is undertaking a procurement process titled "Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Services procurement" with the aim to deliver essential services under the Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Grant from 2026 to 2029. Located in the UK, specifically East Suffolk, this procurement is relevant to the public authority sub-central government industry category. The procurement consists of two key components: a Safe to Stay Hub in Lowestoft and the provision of 10 Rough Sleeping Initiative beds across North and South East Suffolk. The contract was awarded to Anglia Care Trust for the Rough Sleeping Initiative, valued at £291,330 including VAT, and spans from 1st June 2026 to 1st June 2029, with a possible 12-month extension. The procurement stage is currently at the contract amendment phase, designed to enhance existing services by increasing accommodation capacity within Lot 2.

The procurement process offers significant opportunities for growth, especially for businesses in the service sector capable of providing accommodation and support services. The open procedure used in this tender encourages various suppliers to participate, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focussed on housing services or social support initiatives. As only a limited number of bids were received for Lot 2, similar businesses could identify potential to offer innovative solutions or additional capacity, particularly in the under-represented Lot 1, to further aid East Suffolk's mission to reduce and eliminate rough sleeping in the area.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Services procurement

Notice Description

East Suffolk Council (ESC) intends to commission key services across the District under Homelessness and Rough Sleeping from 2026-2029. The Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Grant 2026-2029 will build on past successes, provide ongoing support to those who need it and continue the work to reduce and ultimately end rough sleeping in East Suffolk through building sustainable pathways and preventing rough sleeping. Lot 1. Safe to Stay Hub x 12 beds (minimum of 12 beds, all under one roof). This will also include any staffing costs to deliver the service. Location to be in Lowestoft. Lot 2. Rough Sleeping Initiative Beds x 10 (Across East Suffolk - can be dispersed or under one roof to cover both North and South under one supplier). ESC will provide staffing support through the inhouse Outreach Team for these beds' spaces.

Lot Information

Safe to Stay Hub in Lowestoft

Safe to stay hub Safe to Stay Hub with a minimum number of 12 bed spaces.

Renewal: optional 1 year extension subject to availability of funding and approval

Rough Sleeping Initiative

Renewal: optional 1 year extension subject to availability of funding and approval

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0614c9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070873-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

70 - Real estate services


CPV Codes

45212413 - Short-stay accommodation construction work

55110000 - Hotel accommodation services

55250000 - Letting services of short-stay furnished accommodation

70333000 - Housing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£640,928 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£873,992 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£229,381 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£233,104 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 1 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOODBRIDGE
Postcode
IP12 1RT
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Melton
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANGLIA CARE TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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