Planning

Temporary Accommodation Scheme

CASTLE POINT BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

02 Apr 2026 at 09:08

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Castle Point Borough Council is initiating a procurement process for a project titled "Temporary Accommodation Scheme." The initiative falls within the construction industry category, focusing on developing a site at Church Road, Thundersley into temporary accommodation. The procurement is currently in the planning stage as of April 2, 2026, with a crucial market engagement milestone scheduled to end on April 14, 2026. The council plans to gather expressions of interest through a questionnaire to shape the upcoming tender process, which officially begins on July 12, 2026. This market engagement seeks to ensure that Castle Point Borough Council can devise appropriate procurement strategies by understanding the market capabilities. The anticipated contract, valued at £11,160,000, will be managed under the legislative framework of the UK Public General Acts of 2023.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses in the construction sector, particularly those specialising in works and temporary accommodation setups. Suppliers, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with the capability to deliver comprehensive construction solutions are encouraged to participate. The engagement phase offers potential providers a chance to influence tender specifications directly, making it a promising venture for those looking to expand their portfolio and secure government contracts. The commissioning body’s openness to market insights will help ensure that the eventual procurement reflects realistic deliverables, paving the way for qualified companies to tap into public sector opportunities effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Temporary Accommodation Scheme

Notice Description

Castle Point Borough Council (CPBC) are undertaking a market engagement exercise for the upcoming procurement for the development of a site at Church Road, Thundersley, into Temporary Accommodation. The purpose of this market engagement is to help the market to prepare effectively for this upcoming procurement, to shape the specification, enable CPBC to understand what the market can deliver and design an appropriate procurement strategy based on real market capability. CPBC is seeking expressions of interest by way of completion of the questionnaire provided.

Planning Information

The engagement will involve completion of a series of questions in the form of the questionnaire provided. Castle Point Borough Council may follow up on responses received to seek further clarity if necessary. To access this opportunity and go to Open: https://www.open-uk.org/opportunities Search for OPEN2026640 It is free to register and participate in this market engagement, if you don't have an account for Open you can sign up using the link below https://www.open-uk.org/ Click "Get Started" at the top right & follow the steps. If you need further guidance on how to use Open, please visit their How to Guides here: https://www.open-hub.org/how-to-guides/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067b6d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030700-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,160,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 May 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Jul 2026 - 4 Dec 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CASTLE POINT BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BENFLEET
Postcode
SS7 1TF
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex
Local Authority
Castle Point
Electoral Ward
Thundersley South
Westminster Constituency
Castle Point

Further Information

Notice Documents

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