Award

Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Services procurement

EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Mar 2026 at 14:49

Tender

02 Feb 2026 at 18:44

Summary of the contracting process

East Suffolk Council has recently awarded a contract for the procurement of homelessness and rough sleeping services across the district, covering the period from 2026 to 2029. This initiative, titled "Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Services procurement," falls under the public authority sub-central government category and aims to provide comprehensive support to tackle rough sleeping in the area. The procurement was conducted using the open procedure method, and the award status is currently pending with an anticipated start date of 1st April 2026. The services are divided into two lots: "Safe to Stay Hub" in Lowestoft, and "Rough Sleeping Initiative Beds" distributed across North and South East Suffolk. The total gross value of the procurement is £873,992, with the standstill period ending on 30th March 2026.

This procurement process creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in accommodation services, construction of short-stay facilities, and housing services. SMEs and service providers in the United Kingdom, particularly those offering tailored solutions for rough sleeping initiatives, are well-positioned to compete successfully. By engaging with this tender, businesses can contribute to social welfare while expanding their operations in East Suffolk. The contract allows for a potential one-year extension, contingent on approval and funding availability, thereby offering extended stability and growth potential for participating partners.

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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

Rough Sleeping Initiative Beds x 10 across East Suffolk (North and South).

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/025281-2026
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
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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

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