Tender

Temporary Accommodation

CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

25 Mar 2026 at 10:25

Summary of the contracting process

Chelmsford City Council, located in the UK region UKH36, has initiated a tender process for procuring temporary accommodation services. This tender, titled "Temporary Accommodation," is aimed at securing a supply of temporary housing to address rising homelessness in Chelmsford. The procurement process, currently in the tender stage, will run under an open and competitive flexible procedure, allowing interested suppliers to participate. Important dates include an enquiry period ending on 10th April 2026, the deadline for expressions of interest on 17th April 2026, and an anticipated award period concluding on 10th June 2026. The contract is divided into two lots, each with a value of £500,000, for a total contract value of £1,000,000, covering areas within Chelmsford and adjacent regions like Braintree and Maldon.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity, especially for companies experienced in providing accommodation services. The focus on securing 100 units in each lot for a fixed term of two years suggests a stable demand that can be beneficial for suppliers with the capacity to meet these needs. Chelmsford City Council is seeking suppliers who can demonstrate experience through a technical evaluation process. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the contract's criteria are suitable for such entities. Businesses specialising in housing or accommodation services, particularly those accustomed to working with sub-central government authorities, will find this tender a promising opportunity to expand their market presence.

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Notice Title

Temporary Accommodation

Notice Description

Chelmsford City Council (the Council), in the heart of Essex, has a legal duty to provide temporary accommodation (TA) to hundreds of residents in Chelmsford who have become homeless. With rising demand, Chelmsford City Council has decided to ensure that we can keep up with this demand and procure a fixed number of properties to be used when needed. This fixed term TA contract will complement the Council's existing dynamic purchasing system (DPS) which was designed to facilitate the short-term ad-hoc purchase of TA. This Contract will operate in addition to the DPS and is intended to secure a TA supply stream at a fixed price for at least the next two years. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Chelmsford:-Accommodation-services./SVD32952WX To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/SVD32952WX

Lot Information

Temporary Accommodation Within Chelmsford

Lot 1 - Temporary Accommodation Within Chelmsford (Zone A) - 2 Year Fixed (100 units of mixed size)

Lot 2 - Temporary Accommodation (Zone B Located in an adjacent area Braintree, Maldon, Rochford, Basildon, Epping, Uttlesford)

Lot 2 - Temporary Accommodation (Zone B Located in an adjacent area Braintree, Maldon, Rochford, Basildon, Epping, Uttlesford) - 2 Year Fixed (100 units of mixed size)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067392
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027187-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

70333000 - Housing services

98341000 - Accommodation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 20265 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Aug 2026 - 15 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1JE
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLH36 Heart of Essex

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Marconi
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

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