Tender

Open Framework for Provision of Nightly Rate Temporary Accommodation For RBWM

ROYAL BOROUGH OF WINDSOR & MAIDENHEAD

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Tender

26 Feb 2026 at 17:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead is seeking bids for an open framework to provide nightly rate temporary accommodation, addressing homelessness in the region. The procurement, classified under services in the social work and accommodation sectors, is crucial due to the council's limited housing stock. Located in Maidenhead, UK, the project involves sizeable financial commitment with a gross value of £50,000,000. Businesses can submit their proposals through electronic means by 7th April 2026, with the award to be finalised by 22nd May 2026. The procurement follows an open procedure method, ensuring both transparency and wide participation.

This tender opens substantial opportunities for housing companies, lettings agents, and other capable organisations to become suppliers for the council. By joining the framework, businesses can secure long-term contracts, facilitating sustainable growth. The procurement encourages participation from SMEs and VCSEs, indicating a preference for diverse business types. Suppliers can benefit from potential contract renewals and framework reopening periodically, offering ongoing chances to engage. The requirement for suitable properties that meet specified standards, as outlined in the ITT documents, appeals to entities with a strong track record in property management and social housing solutions.

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Notice Title

Open Framework for Provision of Nightly Rate Temporary Accommodation For RBWM

Notice Description

RBWM is a non-stock holding Council and therefore need to procure temporary accommodation to meet homelessness. With a very limited Council's owned accommodation and a need to fulfil its statutory duty, RBWM seek to create a framework for provision of temporary accommodation by appointing a number of suitable Providers (Housing Companies, Lettings Agents or other capable organisations) who can offer a wide range of suitable properties which can be used for temporary accommodation placements by RBWM as/when required. The ITT documents are hosted on https://public.bravosolution.co.uk and describe how the Procurement will be conducted, including details of the associated Procurement timetable, award criteria and how to respond to this opportunity

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: This Open frameworks will be "reopened" (i.e. one framework in the scheme expires as the next one commences) periodically throughout the term to allow new suppliers to tender for a place on the framework. The first reopening will be after 3 years from the award of the first framework (or earlier subject to the Authority's discretion). and the second reopening will happen within a period of 5 years beginning on the award of the second framework in the scheme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065d95
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017593-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

55250000 - Letting services of short-stay furnished accommodation

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 1 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2029-04-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL BOROUGH OF WINDSOR & MAIDENHEAD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDENHEAD
Postcode
SL6 1RF
Post Town
Slough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Windsor and Maidenhead
Electoral Ward
St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
Maidenhead

Further Information

Notice Documents

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