Preliminary Market Engagement for Housing Related Accommodation Based Support for Homeless Households

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Notice Title

Preliminary Market Engagement for Housing Related Accommodation Based Support for Homeless Households

Notice Description

THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION Leicester City Council ('the Council") is preparing to establish a Contract for Families and Singles Temporary Accommodation Services. This Procurement will be split into 2 Lots: Lot 1 - Families support package - The Council has had capital funding to purchase 2-3 bed family homes to be used as temporary accommodation for families who are homeless. This requirement is for a suitable Supplier to provide accommodation-based housing support services from the Council-owned building. They must enter into property agreement with the Council, including payment of market rent and to fully furnish and decorate and maintain the properties for suitable use as temporary accommodation. Lot 2 - Singles support package - The Council has statutory duties to provide temporary accommodation for eligible households. The Council requires a range of support options for singles/childless couples who have complex needs who it can be hard to place in appropriate accommodation and requires an experienced provider who can successfully deliver this service. Total value (estimated) PS15,000,000 excluding VAT PS18,000,000 including VAT Contract term (estimated) 6 years, 11 months, 27 days We are conducting this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) to: * Inform the market of our intentions. * Seek feedback on the proposed scope and lot structure. * Test supplier appetite

Planning Information

Leicester City Council (LCC) is undertaking a pre-market engagement exercise (PME) to gather information, ascertain the level of interest, develop an appropriate specification and determine the procurement approach the Authority may take to appoint new service providers. Suppliers shall note that this Pre Market Engagement Exercise (PME) is not a call for competition and responding to this advert, does not constitute a formal tender or result in the letting of a Contract. This PME process is being utilised to gauge interest and options. The Authority welcomes the opportunity to engage with Suppliers and appreciates your assistance in providing us with your views. However, Suppliers shall note that the Authority will have to comply with its legal obligations in any ensuing procurement exercise and that neither the intention nor the purpose of this PME is to confer any commercial advantage upon its participants. Further information about this exercise can be found in the PME documentation. Submissions must be received by 01 June 2026 at the very latest via the EastMidsTenders portal: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=0cc05445-124e-f111-813c-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21 Late submissions and those received by any other means will not be accepted. Any queries/questions regarding this opportunity must be received via the ProContract portal only. To assist potential Suppliers, the link, https://supplierhelp.due-north.com/ provides helpful user guides on using the ProContract portal. Furthermore, Suppliers will be required to register on the Central Digital Platform (a Find a Tender service) in any future tendering exercise. To assist prospective Suppliers, Cabinet Office have published video guides with accompanying PDF user manuals which will help Suppliers understand and navigate the platform, including how to register, upload organisational information and search and bid for opportunities. Please click on the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/information-and-guidance-for-suppliers

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-068ad2
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043744-2026
Current Stage: Planning
All Stages: Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions: 98 - Other community, social and personal services
CPV Codes: 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: £15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 13 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 29 Jun 20264 days to go
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: 3 Feb 2027 - 1 Feb 2032 4-5 years
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: LEICESTER CITY 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: LEICESTER
Postcode: LE1 1FZ
Post Town: Leicester
Country: England
Major Region (ITL 1): TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3): TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location: TLF21 Leicester
Local Authority: Leicester
Electoral Ward: Castle
Westminster Constituency: Leicester South

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043744-2026
13th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037648-2026
24th April 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

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