Planning

Temporary Accommodation Open Framework

MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Planning

19 May 2026 at 13:44

Summary of the contracting process

Milton Keynes City Council is in the planning stage of procuring an open framework for Temporary Accommodation services, as outlined in their pipeline notice dated 19 May 2026. This initiative aims to replace the existing Dynamic Purchasing System to offer temporary housing support under statutory obligations, including services for homeless individuals and other vulnerable groups. The procurement falls under the services industry category, with a focus on short-stay furnished accommodation and social work services that incorporate accommodation. It is primarily situated in the UKJ12 region of the United Kingdom. Relevant stakeholders should note the upcoming future notice publication date on 4 August 2026, with the main contract commencing on 1 March 2027 and extending until 28 February 2035. The estimated contract value is GBP 129.6 million gross, highlighting its above-threshold nature.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses offering accommodation solutions and social work services, particularly those capable of providing support to vulnerable community members. The procurement is designed to be inclusive, with suitable provisions for SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) and VCSE (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise) organisations, fostering competition among diverse and innovative service providers. Participating in this procurement process could be highly beneficial for businesses looking to expand within the public sector and deliver impactful services to local authorities in the United Kingdom, given the strategic support requirements and expansive contract period. By being part of this framework, businesses can leverage their capabilities to address housing challenges while also achieving sustainable growth.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Temporary Accommodation Open Framework

Notice Description

Milton Keynes City Council is planning to procure an open framework for Temporary Accommodation services to replace the current DPS. All Local Authorities have a statutory duty under the Housing Act 1996 Part VII, (as amended by the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017) where appropriate, to provide temporary accommodation for homeless applicants pending investigations into their application. Local Authorities also have additional statutory powers to provide help and assistance to other categories of people. Often this requires Local Authorities to provide accommodation to some of the most vulnerable members of the community including, for example, people with mental health issues, physical disabilities and learning disabilities. Local Authorities are also bound by statute to provide suitable temporary accommodation to applicants who are then assessed as homeless until a homeless household can obtain settled housing.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069c05
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045795-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

55250000 - Letting services of short-stay furnished accommodation

85300000 - Social work and related services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£108,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Aug 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2027 - 28 Feb 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MILTON KEYNES 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
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ12 Milton Keynes

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-069c05-2026-05-19T14:44:00+01:00",
    "date": "2026-05-19T14:44:00+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-069c05",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "planning": {
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "045795-2026",
                "documentType": "plannedProcurementNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK1",
                "description": "Pipeline notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045795-2026",
                "datePublished": "2026-05-19T14:44:00+01:00",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ]
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PLDZ-6131-PWZH",
            "name": "Milton Keynes City Council",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PLDZ-6131-PWZH"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Civic Offices, 1 Saxon Gate East",
                "locality": "Milton Keynes",
                "postalCode": "MK9 3EJ",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKJ12"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Procurement Team",
                "email": "corporateprocurement@milton-keynes.gov.uk",
                "telephone": "01908691691"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PLDZ-6131-PWZH",
        "name": "Milton Keynes City Council"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "2026-157",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Temporary Accommodation Open Framework",
        "description": "Milton Keynes City Council is planning to procure an open framework for Temporary Accommodation services to replace the current DPS. All Local Authorities have a statutory duty under the Housing Act 1996 Part VII, (as amended by the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017) where appropriate, to provide temporary accommodation for homeless applicants pending investigations into their application. Local Authorities also have additional statutory powers to provide help and assistance to other categories of people. Often this requires Local Authorities to provide accommodation to some of the most vulnerable members of the community including, for example, people with mental health issues, physical disabilities and learning disabilities. Local Authorities are also bound by statute to provide suitable temporary accommodation to applicants who are then assessed as homeless until a homeless household can obtain settled housing.",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "55250000",
                        "description": "Letting services of short-stay furnished accommodation"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "85300000",
                        "description": "Social work and related services"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "85311000",
                        "description": "Social work services with accommodation"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKJ12",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amountGross": 129600000,
            "amount": 108000000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "specialRegime": [
            "lightTouch"
        ],
        "aboveThreshold": true,
        "techniques": {
            "hasFrameworkAgreement": true
        },
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "suitability": {
                    "sme": true,
                    "vcse": true
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2027-03-01T00:00:00+00:00",
                    "endDate": "2035-02-28T23:59:59+00:00"
                },
                "status": "planned"
            }
        ],
        "communication": {
            "futureNoticeDate": "2026-08-04T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "status": "planned"
    },
    "language": "en"
}