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18 Jun 2026 at 14:16

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01 Jun 2026 at 09:50

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01 Jun 2026 at 09:38

Summary of the contracting process

East Suffolk Council has awarded a contract to Orwell Housing Association Ltd for the East Suffolk Housing Pathway, focusing on Lots 1, 2, and 5. These lots encompass Phoenix House and Fyffe Centre in Lowestoft, UK, part of an initiative to provide supported accommodation for individuals with housing and support needs, who are not yet ready to live independently. The contract, which follows a direct award due to urgent operational needs in light of a previous provider's insolvency, spans from 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2028, with a potential extension to 2029. The procurement aligns with the standards outlined by the Procurement Act 2023, and the total value of services is estimated at £660,434.87. East Suffolk Council, a sub-central government authority, is the buying organisation located in Woodbridge, UKH14.

This contract provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in the delivery of housing services and support. It is particularly suitable for large established organisations with the capability to swiftly mobilise resources, manage housing operations, and ensure continuity of essential services. The direct award to Orwell Housing Association reflects the urgency and complexity of the situation, offering a chance for organisations with similar capabilities to demonstrate their operational readiness and commitment to contributing to social welfare by supporting vulnerable populations. Firms with experience in handling large-scale accommodation facilities and providing timely support services will find this contract advantageous for business growth by aligning with government initiatives aimed at preventing homelessness and maintaining community wellbeing.

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Notice Title

East Suffolk Housing Pathway

Notice Description

This is a contract Detail Notice only

Procurement Information

On 24 June 2024, Full Council approved the establishment of the East Suffolk Housing Pathway, a supported accommodation model designed to meet identified housing and support needs. The model included commissioning a total of 166 bedspaces across East Suffolk to provide accommodation for individuals who are not yet ready to live independently. Following a competitive procurement process, the bedspace provision was divided into nine separate lots. Lots 1, 2, 3 and 5 were awarded to Access Community Trust through a procurement process conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the Council's Contract Procedure Rules. In February 2026, Access Community Trust went into Administration and ceased delivery of the contract. The Housing Needs team acted promptly to ensure continuity of service and maintain accommodation provision for all residents. As an interim measure, a three-month arrangement was put in place with alternative providers. Anglia Care Trust agreed to deliver support services and manage a number of the affected bedspaces, including Lot 3 (Beaconsfield House), comprising 23 bedspaces. The Council has now awarded Lots 1, 2 and 5 (Phoenix House and Fyffe Centre in Lowestoft) to Orwell Housing Association. The contract has an estimated value of PS660,434.87 and will run from 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2028. This award brings the provision fully in line with the East Suffolk Housing Pathway model, ensuring consistency across services and supporting continued delivery through to the planned review of supported accommodation contracts in 2028.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a9fa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057676-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services


CPV Codes

70333000 - Housing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£660,434 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£528,347 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOODBRIDGE
Postcode
IP12 1RT
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Melton
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ORWELL HOUSING ASSOCIATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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