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Temporary / Emergency Accommodation

Durham County Council

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01 Apr 2026 at 16:52

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has initiated an open procurement process for the provision of temporary and emergency accommodation within County Durham and its neighbouring authorities. The tender, titled "Temporary / Emergency Accommodation," falls under the services category and is valued at approximately £7.5 million. This opportunity is currently in the tender stage and employs an open procedure, allowing accommodation providers to apply to be included on the list throughout the contract's lifetime without exclusivity or guaranteed service volumes. Providers must adhere to relevant legislation, and applications can be submitted until 21st April 2026, with the award period concluding on 1st May 2026. Accommodation is needed in a variety of forms, including self-contained units, B&B, hotel rooms, and accessible options.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for accommodation providers, especially those specialising in hotel accommodation services, camping sites, and other non-hotel accommodation or general accommodation services. Businesses equipped to offer short-notice and adaptable accommodation solutions within the specified geographical area are particularly well-suited. Additionally, the open nature allows small to medium enterprises to participate. With no weighted criteria or price inputs influencing evaluations, the application process focuses on quality and suitability based on service requirements and professional judgement, making it accessible to diverse suppliers. The contract offers flexibility with direct call-offs, further aiding business expansion within the accommodation sector.

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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 neighbouring authorities. Accommodation required includes self-contained units, B&B / hotel rooms, and accessible options. Accommodation may be required at short notice and for varying durations. Providers must comply with all relevant legislation including the Housing Act 1996, Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, HHSRS, Equality Act 2010, and UK GDPR. This open 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 list is an open list and accommodation providers can apply throughout the lifetime of the contract, please request and submit an application form either via www.open-uk.org or Corporate.Procurement@Durham.gov.uk A standstill period is not being applied to this opportunity

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: This contract is based on demand therefore the value may increase or decrease depending on usage.

Renewal: One extension of 12 months available subject to budget and commissioner approval

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067b2f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030585-2026
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

55110000 - Hotel accommodation services

55200000 - Camping sites and other non-hotel accommodation

98341000 - Accommodation services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5WB
Postcode Area
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 & Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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