Open Framework for Emergency Accommodation and Nightly-Let Housing Provision

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

24 Jun 2026 at 13:59

Summary of the contracting process

The current procurement process, managed by Bedford Borough Council, seeks to establish an open framework for the provision of emergency accommodation and nightly-let housing. This procurement falls under the services category and is conducted using the open procedure, which allows all interested organisations or consortia to participate. The procurement relates primarily to accommodation services, with a gross budget of £60 million. The tender stage is active, and potential bidders must submit their bids by 29th July 2026. Contracts, divided into various lots, will commence on 1st October 2026 and run until 30th September 2034, primarily located in the UK region of Bedford.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in providing accommodation services. It is particularly beneficial for those capable of offering high-quality residential units, ranging from studio to four-bedroom units, as well as shared or dormitory accommodations. Companies that excel in delivering quality and social value will find this opportunity rewarding, given the award criteria focus heavily on these factors. Businesses with experience in handling framework agreements and a commitment to long-term projects will be well-suited to compete for this tender. Moreover, the electronic submission policy facilitates a streamlined bidding process, encouraging efficient participation from prospective suppliers.

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Notice Title

Open Framework for Emergency Accommodation and Nightly-Let Housing Provision

Notice Description

This Procurement is for an Open Framework as described in Section 49 of the Procurement Act 2023, containing various lots for the provision of Emergency Accommodation and Nightly-Let Housing. It is being run under the open procedure in accordance with the requirements of Sections 19 and 20 of the Procurement Act 2023, which is a formal bidding procedure under which the Open Framework is advertised and all interested organisations or consortia may bid.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Studio Accommodation

Studio Accommodation - See ITT for full description

Lot 2 - One-Bedroom Units

One-Bedroom Units - See ITT for full description

Lot 3 - Two-Bedroom Units

Two-Bedroom Units - See ITT for full description

Lot 4 - Three-Bedroom Units

Three-Bedroom Units - See ITT for full description

Lot 5 - Four-Bedroom Units

Four-Bedroom Units - See ITT for full description

Lot 6 - Shared / Dormitory Accommodation

Shared / Dormitory Accommodation - See ITT for full description

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bc58
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059500-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98341000 - Accommodation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2029-06-24

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORD BOROUGH 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
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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