Planning

Housing Out of Borough Relocation Service Pre-Engagement Marketing

LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON

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21 May 2026 at 11:12

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Croydon is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Housing Out of Borough Relocation Service Pre-Engagement Marketing." The process, initiated as a tender, aims to facilitate the relocation of households from Temporary Accommodation to permanent homes outside the borough. Located in Croydon, the contracting authority is focusing on housing services within the United Kingdom. The key date for engagement is scheduled for 4th June 2026, by which the Council expects responses to a market engagement questionnaire. The procurement is classified under administrative housing services with an associated gross value of £1.2 million. The contract, foreseen to start on 15th November 2026 and end by November 2029, provides opportunities for renewal and is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in housing services, particularly those capable of sourcing private accommodations outside the borough. Companies that can provide a digital platform for property listings and facilitate tenant onboarding would be well-positioned to compete. The procurement approach may include an upfront incentive structure for providers who ensure suitable housing arrangements. The focus on affordability and housing suitability assessments implies that businesses with expertise in these areas will have a competitive edge. SMEs and VCSEs interested in contributing to the provision of permanent affordable accommodation may find this tender particularly advantageous for growth and collaboration with the London Borough of Croydon.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Housing Out of Borough Relocation Service Pre-Engagement Marketing

Notice Description

Introduction The London Borough of Croydon is seeking market feedback in relation to a proposed procurement for services to support the relocation of households from Temporary Accommodation (TA) into suitable settled accommodation outside the borough. The Council currently has c3500 households in Temporary Accommodation and is seeking to provide better quality and permanent affordable accommodation within the country. The proposed model would involve: * Providers sourcing suitable private out of borough accommodation for Croydon households in Temporary Accommodation * Properties being uploaded onto a digital platform accessible by the Council * The Council selecting suitable properties from the platform * Placements being subject to: o Affordability assessment o Housing suitability assessment o Statutory placement considerations * Entering into an Assured Shortall Tenancy[AG1.1] (or similar) for a minimum of two years o Early termination as result of poor property conditions and poor management will result in clawback of incentive payment The Council will consider an upfront incentive structure. In return, the provider will be responsible for onboarding and settling the household in their new property. The Council is seeking feedback from the market to help shape the procurement approach. Please answer the questionnaire and submit your Response on the Croydon Tenders Portal. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/croydontenders/aspx/Home

Planning Information

Please submit your response to the questionnaire on the Croydon Tenders Portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/croydontenders/aspx/Home

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069efb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047004-2026
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

70 - Real estate services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

70333000 - Housing services

75123000 - Administrative housing services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Aug 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Nov 2026 - 14 Nov 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR0 1EA
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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