Tender

Open Framework Agreement for Temporary Hotel Accommodation for the Homeless

KNOWSLEY COUNCIL

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Tender

18 May 2026 at 15:55

Summary of the contracting process

Knowsley Council is currently in the tender stage for an open framework agreement titled "Open Framework Agreement for Temporary Hotel Accommodation for the Homeless." The procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically hotel and accommodation services, and is located in the United Kingdom. The tender is to provide emergency temporary accommodation in hotels for various individuals owed a homelessness duty or safeguarding duty. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the total contract value is estimated to be £3,300,000. Key deadlines include an enquiry period ending on 5th June 2026 and a tender submission deadline on 19th June 2026. The award period will conclude on 3rd July 2026, with the contract start date expected on 27th July 2026.

This opportunity could be particularly beneficial for businesses in the hospitality sector, including those providing hotel and accommodation services. As an open framework agreement that allows direct award placements due to the urgent nature of the services needed, businesses capable of offering quality service with quick responsiveness and competitive pricing stand to gain. The framework rewards service providers scoring 75% or above, making it ideal for businesses with established standards looking to expand into public sector contracts. Additionally, with considerations for social value and price, small to medium-sized enterprises equipped to meet these criteria may find this tender particularly appealing for business growth.

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Notice Title

Open Framework Agreement for Temporary Hotel Accommodation for the Homeless

Notice Description

To provide good quality emergency temporary accommodation in hotels for families, single people and childless couples who are either owed a homelessness duty under the relevant part of the Housing Act 1996 (as amended) or owed a duty to be housed under section 17 Children Act 1989. Or for those adults who under the Care Act the Council has a duty to safeguard or prevent abuse or neglect, who may have care and support needs. The service specification aims to provide an appropriate framework for: * the securing of an agreed minimum standard of hotel provision; and * development of provision that removes the need for and/or minimises the need for out of borough placements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069b4e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045505-2026
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

55100000 - Hotel services

98341000 - Accommodation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,300,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Jul 2026 - 26 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-05-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KNOWSLEY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUYTON
Postcode
L36 9YU
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
Roby
Westminster Constituency
Knowsley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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