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CPU7343 - Homelessness Prevention Services - Open Framework

Nottingham City Council

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Tender

29 Sep 2026 at 17:01

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

30 Jul 2026 at 08:17

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

17 Jul 2026 at 09:44

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

07 Jul 2026 at 12:16

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

27 May 2026 at 14:02

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham City Council is seeking providers for homelessness prevention services across Nottingham. The framework has two service areas: accommodation-based provision, covering emergency and temporary accommodation, supported and specialist housing, move-on options and housing-led accommodation; and community-based support, including housing advice, early intervention, homelessness prevention, tenancy sustainment, resettlement, outreach and pathway coordination. Accommodation providers may also deliver housing management and related support. Community services are delivered outside provider-owned accommodation. Services are intended for people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness, and the framework may also be used by other council departments, including Children, Adults and Public Health. Providers can apply for either or both service areas. The council plans to appoint multiple providers, with later service contracts awarded through call-off procedures. SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises are identified as suitable suppliers.

The council invited tenders through a Competitive Flexible Procedure to establish a light-touch, multi-provider open framework. The process reached tender; bids were due by 4 November 2026 at 10:00 UTC, and clarification questions by 16 October 2026 at 12:00 UK time. The stated evaluation is quality, weighted at 100% for each of the two service areas. Economic and technical participation criteria apply, with details in the procurement documents; the tender also uses staged pass/fail checks and scored quality questions. The first framework term was anticipated to run from 8 January 2027 to 31 December 2029, with the overall framework scheme potentially continuing to 31 December 2034 and a maximum combined term of eight years. Each service area has an estimated value of £80 million excluding VAT (£96 million including VAT).

This opportunity suits organisations able to deliver practical homelessness services, either by providing accommodation with housing management and housing-related support, or by offering community-based advice, prevention, outreach, resettlement and tenancy-sustainment services. Providers with expertise in emergency access, temporary supported, specialist, intermediate or housing-led accommodation may fit the accommodation service area. The community service area is suited to organisations experienced in early intervention, rough-sleeping prevention, housing options and coordinating support pathways. The council expressly considers SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises suitable, and the framework design allows suppliers to apply to either or both service areas. Successful framework members may compete for later call-off work, with contracts potentially awarded directly or through further competition. Suppliers must source accommodation lawfully and ethically, without creating additional homelessness; the council may decline or stop contracting where this standard is not met. No particular accreditation is stated.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CPU7343 - Homelessness Prevention Services - Open Framework

Notice Description

This is a procurement under the Competitive Flexible Procedure, not an Open Procedure. Nottingham City Council is seeking Tenders from sufficiently experienced and qualified providers to establish a multi-Lot, multi-Supplier Open Framework of Homelessness Prevention Services (more commonly referred to as the Commissioned Homelessness Prevention System), consisting of two Lots: Lot 1 - Accommodation Based Services (ABS), which provide accommodation, housing management and housing-related support. Lot 2 - Community Based Services (CBS), which provide housing-related advice, outreach, prevention, resettlement or sustainment support outside a provider-owned accommodation setting. Services commissioned under Lot 1 may include the following, either as distinct services or as elements of a combined accommodation pathway: a) Emergency and immediate access accommodation b) Temporary accommodation with support c) Supported accommodation d) Specialist accommodation e) Intermediate and move-on accommodation f) Housing-led accommodation Services commissioned under Lot 2 may include the following, either as distinct services or as elements of a coordinated community-based pathway: a) Universal housing advice and access services b) Targeted early intervention c) Homelessness prevention and tenancy sustainment d) Housing options and resettlement support e) Outreach and in-reach f) Rough sleeping prevention and street outreach g) Specialist housing-related support and pathway coordination A Supplier can bid for any number of Lots and be successful in any number of Lots. This Framework may also be used by other Authority departments including but not limited to Children, Adults and Public Health. The Authority is seeking to put in place an Open Framework to establish the initial Framework and appoint one or more Framework Members in each Lot to deliver services. This Procurement is intended to set up a list of approved Framework Members for each Lot. There is no limit to the number of Suppliers who can be Framework Members in each Lot. Call-off Award Procedures will then be conducted, and Call-off contracts will then be awarded. This Procurement is a replacement for services previously tendered 'CPU3880 and CPU7231 - Framework for Community Based Support and Accommodation Based Services for homeless people (and those at risk of homelessness)'. It is important for Suppliers to note that if they are on the above Frameworks and wish to participate in future contract opportunities for this service, they will need to submit a response to this Procurement. This is a light touch special regime Framework as per Sections 8 and 9 of the Procurement Act 2023. The process to be used will be the Competitive Flexible Procedure as per Section 20 of the Procurement Act 2023. Where a Supplier fails the any stage as described below, their Tender will not be assessed any further: * Stage One - Initial Review of Tender Submission * Stage Two - Procurement Specific Questionnaire Pass/Fail * Stage Three - Quality Questions 1 and 2 Pass/Fail * Stage Four - Quality Questions 3 to 6 Assessment Scored Pass/Fail * Stage Five - Any required Final Qualification Check. Re-Opening The Open Framework Mechanism allows the Authority to 're-open' the Framework to new Framework Members, while allow existing Framework members to also remain as Framework Members. The Authority reserves the right to re-open the Framework to new potential Framework Members when it deems it is required to ensure: * Procurement legislation is complied with. * Capacity requirements can be met. * To ensure adequate competition in the Call-off Award Procedure. * To meet needs that are not satisfied by current Framework Members. * Other reasons deemed reasonable by the Authority. The Authority will post a Tender Notice on Find Tender Service/CDP when it re-opens the Framework for new Tender submissions. As this Procurement is for a 'Light Touch Contract', the process and award of Call-off contracts may include some flexibilities permitted by the Special Regime of the Procurement Act (2023). Suppliers will be required to behave lawfully and ethically in sourcing Accommodation and in a manner that does not create additional Homelessness. The Authority reserves the right not to contract or proceed with Orders with any Suppliers where it is discovered this is not the case and the Authority reserves the right to no longer work with the Supplier in the future. Consideration of SME's SME's have been considered in the following ways: * Advanced notice promoted via Pipeline Notice and PME notices. * Reduced number of Lots so reduced Tendering requirements. * Clear requirements for Conditions of Participation to make it clear the type of experience and capability required. * Longer than required Tender submission time provided. * No insurance required at Framework stage. * Low liability cap amounts. * Framework can be re-opened for new Suppliers Framework Term The first framework for a term of up to three years anticipated to start from 8 January 2027 to 31 December 2029 and a second framework for a term of up to a further five years from 1 January 2030 to 31 December 2034, subject to change depending on initial tendering length and termination clauses. The actual Framework dates and number of Frameworks are indicative only, but the total Term is of all Frameworks added together is a maximum of eight years. In the unlikely event that only one supplier is appointed to any individual Framework in the scheme of Frameworks during the open Framework Period then the maximum term for the Framework, and the open Framework, will be 4 years from the date on which the single supplier Framework is awarded. PME Pre-Market was undertaken. A PME Pack is included in the Procurement Documents. The summary of the conclusion of the PME is: * The reduction of Lots to make tendering easier. * A framework mechanism to allow new Suppliers enter the framework. * Split call-offs into smaller contracts where possible. * Case study type tender questions Tender Modifications The Authority reserves the right to: * Refine the Conditions of Participation Criteria * Refine/modify the Procurement process and/or terms * Refine the Award Criteria * 'Roll' the Procurement to an appropriate previous stage Clarifications All questions/clarifications must be submitted via the Portal (more details below). Do not expect emails/calls to be responded to. All Suppliers should access the 'Messages' section of the Portal on a regular basis to check for any clarifications issued on this project and/or any public exchange of information between interested parties, before final submission of their bid. It is the sole responsibility of Suppliers to do so. LGR Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) is the process in which the structure and responsibilities of local authorities are reconfigured. The Government has set out plans to move away from the current two-tier system of county and district councils which are in place in some parts of county of Nottinghamshire and other parts of England. The Authority has now received the Government's proposed decision regarding LGR in Nottinghamshire. However, there has been a pause in the LGR process so that Central Government can conduct a review. Due to the review there is some uncertainty over the exact timing of when (or if) any new structure will be implemented. The latest information is that the Authority will remain in their current format until at least April 2028. It is considered the period of Agreements and Call-off Contracts under this Procurement is likely to be impacted by LGR, should this process be resumed. The current intention is that this Agreement / Call-off Contract would continue following any new structure implemented. As a consequence of LGR, any resulting Agreement or Call Off Contract may be required to be transferred, assigned or novated (in whole or in part) to one or more successor authorities or other public bodies established as part of LGR, in accordance with applicable legislation. Suppliers acknowledge and accept that the Authority must comply with all statutory, regulatory and other legal requirements arising in connection with LGR and, to the extent necessary to do so, reserves the right to make such amendments to the procurement arrangements and/or any resulting Contract, Framework Agreement or Call Off Contract as are required or permitted by law. Suppliers must submit their Tender on the basis that such transfer, assignment, novation or amendment may occur and that no additional charges, price adjustments or termination rights shall arise solely as a result of LGR. Any reasonable steps taken by the Authority or a successor authority to notify Suppliers of matters arising from LGR shall be sufficient for the purposes of this procurement. East Midlands Procurement Portal (the Portal) Once the Tender Notice is published, Tender documents can be obtained from the East Midlands Procurement Portal at https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ by searching for CPU7343. You will need register on this website to use it Please note if you require any assistance regarding the registration on the East Midlands Procurement Portal please contact Proactis direct via Helpdesk on Tel: 0330 005 0352 or Email: procontractsuppliers@proactis.com. This is not an Authority website, so we are unable help. Please also see the Procurement Documents for more information about the Authority's requirements.

Lot Information

Accommodation Based Services

Accommodation Based Services: a) Emergency and immediate access accommodation b) Temporary accommodation with support c) Supported accommodation d) Specialist accommodation e) Intermediate and move-on accommodation f) Housing-led accommodation

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. Local Government Re-organisation could lead to increased service, requirements, delivery in additional locations and increase in Framework value due to the extended area of the successor organisation.

Community Based Services

Community Based Services: a) Universal housing advice and access services b) Targeted early intervention c) Homelessness prevention and tenancy sustainment d) Housing options and resettlement support e) Outreach and in-reach f) Rough sleeping prevention and street outreach g) Specialist housing-related support and pathway coordination

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. Local Government Re-organisation could lead to increased service, requirements, delivery in additional locations and increase in Framework value due to the extended area of the successor organisation.

3 - tbc

This has yet to be decided and will be clear stated in the Tender Notice...

4 - tbc

This has yet to be decided and will be clear stated in the Tender Notice....

5 - tbc

This has yet to be decided and will be clear stated in the Tender Notice.....

Planning Information

THIS IS NOT A TENDER/CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY EXERCISE This is not an invitation to tender. 1. Overview and PME Objectives Nottingham City Council's framework for the procurement of Accommodation Based Services and Community Based Support for homeless people (and those at risk of homelessness) will end on 31 March 2027. The reference for this current framework is CPU3880. The Authority is preparing to develop a new Open Framework to be in place when the current one ends. The Authority intends to use the new Open Framework, once established, to commission future services. The PME process is designed to understand the following: • What worked well in the current framework • Where the current framework could be changed to improve and inform the new Open Framework. • Other views held by the market. • Inform the market of future engagement opportunities/current surveys. • Inform the market of previous PME undertaken. 2. Documents The documents referenced below • 'CPU7343 PME for Proactis' - with details of the PME, survey links and events • 'CPU3880' zip file - which are the documents relating to the current framework. • 'Brief Explanation of the Proposed Procurement Process' • 'Homelessness Stakeholder Workshop - Single Homelessness Review' • 'Homelessness & RS Workshop Data Pack' can be download/accessed from https://www.eastmidstenders.org/. Search reference 'CPU7343 PME'. (Full title is 'CPU7343 PME - Homelessness Services (Preliminary Market Engagement)'. If you not already registered on this platform, you may need to register. Please note if you require any assistance regarding the registration on the East Midlands Procurement Portal please contact Proactis direct via Helpdesk on Tel: 0330 005 0352 or Email: procontractsuppliers@proactis.com. This is not an Authority website, so we are unable help. 3. Survey's One: The following surveys are currently open for response until 9am on the 3rd August 2026. Also see documents 'Homelessness Stakeholder Workshop - Single Homelessness Review' and 'Homelessness & RS Workshop Data Pack' for further info. Links can also be accessed via the 'CPU7343 PME for Proactis' document. Group discussion 1: Sharing local insight into single homelessness in Nottingham - https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=vRE2qqwTrEeCBwD7nqRO3iwVusrm81ROshlPHVRfXEJUM1JPTFpOMllEU0wyUTJDSlpMRE4yVko4SC4u&route=shorturl Group Discussion 2: Reflection On Current Pathway, System & Services - https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=vRE2qqwTrEeCBwD7nqRO3iwVusrm81ROshlPHVRfXEJUOEJWT1lNS1hCTTZLM1o5S09aUDdZU1pOUy4u&route=shorturl Group Discussion 3: Designing the New System, Pathway & Services - https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=vRE2qqwTrEeCBwD7nqRO3iwVusrm81ROshlPHVRfXEJUMVVZRkgwNUQ3QkpTSEZaUE5ITUFLSDdBUy4u&route=shorturl A PME event was held with known key stakeholders and partners to seek input into the local homelessness environment in respect of these survey's on the 1st July 2026. This is your opportunity to feedback to the Authority. Two: The following survey is currently open for response until 9am on the 3rd August 2026 and can also be accessed via the link in the 'CPU7343 PME for Proactis' document. This survey is regarding the proposed Tender for the Procurement of CPU7343 - Procurement of Accommodation Based Services and Community Based Support for homeless people (and those at risk of homelessness) - https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=vRE2qqwTrEeCBwD7nqRO3iwVusrm81ROshlPHVRfXEJUMlVRNUFHVFBVTldKRThDNlRNOTFGM1VMVS4u&route=shorturl 4. Future Engagement Events There are further engagement events to be held on the 28th July 2026 - information about the procurement process.(online) - please note questions must be submitted in advance. It is not an opportunity to raise questions on the day. 12th August 2026 - Homelessness strategy workshop (In person workshop). If you are interested in receiving information about these engagement opportunities or submitting questions for the online event, please email your contact details (and question/s) stating what and which event/s you are interested in to: homelessness.strategy@nottinghamcity.gov.uk by 4pm on the 24th July 2026. Please note there is limited capacity at the 'in-person' events, so no places are guaranteed. The Authority will release follow-up information relating to these events. 5. Procurement Process Please see document 'Brief Explanation of the Proposed Procurement Process'. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Please note that the PME does not oblige the Authority to proceed with any procurement process. Whilst all information shared and provided will be considered, this does not guarantee it will form part of the final procurement approach or document. You may only provide the information you wish to provide. Any procurement conducted because of this PME will be advertised separately and all suppliers wanting to participate will need to respond to the advertisement (Tender Notice) as and when it is published, which will be no earlier than September 2026. Your response will have no influence on any assessment of any Tender you submit in relation to any future procurement process. Participation in the PME process will be at each supplier's own cost. No expense in responding to this process will be reimbursed by the Authority. 6. Exclusion Grounds - Unfair advantage or distortion of competition The Procurement Act 2023 requires the Authority to take steps to ensure that suppliers/suppliers or persons participating in the PME are not put at an unfair advantage and that competition in relation to the award of the contract is not otherwise distorted. If the Authority considers that a supplier's participation in the PME has put a supplier at an unfair advantage in relation to the future award of the contract and that advantage cannot be avoided, it is possible that the supplier may be excluded from the procurement process. The Authority does not envisage that this will be an issue in this process, and you should not be deterred from participating in this PME process. 7. Transparency The Authority will keep a record of the information it has shared and received as part of the PME. The Procurement Act 2023 requires that the Authority shares information, and therefore the PME information will be summarised and shared as part of the tendering process to help ensure that participating suppliers/suppliers are not unfairly advantaged or disadvantaged. The information shared in the tendering process will focus on any factors that were material in deciding the Authority's procurement approach. It will not highlight any suppliers individual response to the PME. 8. Confidentiality/Commercial Secrecy The Authority reserves the right to disclose any information discussed as part of the PME unless otherwise agreed in writing, and subject to its obligations under the Procurement Act 2023, Freedom of Information Act 2000, and any other legislation governing the Authority. Please consider in advance how we can manage any discussions involving confidential information including intellectual property. Any information you consider to be confidential information should be highlighted as such when it is made available to the Authority. You will not make any public statement or press release in connection with the PME without prior written approval of the Authority.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a66d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/092068-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, 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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

55250000 - Letting services of short-stay furnished accommodation

80000000 - Education and training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£80,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
8 Sep 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Nottingham City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 3NG
Postcode Area
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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