Planning

Temporary / Emergency Accommodation

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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PlanningUpdate

30 Mar 2026 at 09:28

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

26 Mar 2026 at 16:32

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council is currently in the planning stage of procuring temporary and emergency accommodation services, as outlined in their planned procurement notice. This project, titled "Temporary / Emergency Accommodation," seeks to establish a list of accommodation providers within County Durham and neighbouring authorities. The Council has announced an open procedure, allowing providers to join the list throughout the contract's duration, which spans from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2028, with a potential extension to March 31, 2029. The contract, with an estimated gross value of £9,000,000, is categorised under accommodation services, and interested parties must note a communication deadline scheduled for March 31, 2026.

This open tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in accommodation services, particularly those located in the UKC region. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the tender process is designed to facilitate SME involvement. By being part of this non-exclusive list, providers can benefit from direct placement requests, increasing their service demand and market visibility. Businesses equipped to provide flexible, high-quality accommodation solutions will find this an ideal opportunity to expand their contractual portfolio with a prominent public authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Temporary / Emergency Accommodation

Notice Description

Durham County Council is seeking to establish a list of accommodation providers who can provide temporary and emergency accommodation within the boundaries of County Durham and its neighboring authorities. * This list will allow the Council to make individual placement requests based on need, suitability, and availability. Acceptance onto the list provides for no form of exclusivity or volume guarantee by the Council for Services from the Provider and the Council is at all times entitled to enter into other contracts and agreements with other Providers for the provision of any Services. This will be an Open list where providers can join throughout the contract lifetime.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0675ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028913-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98341000 - Accommodation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5WB
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate and Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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