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Award

21 Jul 2026 at 15:43

Award

21 Jul 2026 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

In a public procurement process facilitated by Babergh District Council and Mid Suffolk District Council, contracts for "Temporary Accommodation Services" have been awarded as of 21st July 2026. The procurement, classified under the hotel accommodation services sector, involves the provision of hotel rooms for temporary accommodation to support emergency housing needs. The contracts were awarded through a direct procurement method, essential to meet statutory housing duties due to a lack of competitive supplier interest previously. The contracts are scheduled to commence on 3rd August 2026 and will conclude on 2nd August 2027, focusing on the UKH14 region around Ipswich, UK.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in accommodation services, particularly those able to provide immediate capacity for emergency housing needs. The direct award situation indicates a demand for reliable service providers who can offer continuity and meet urgent requirements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from the hospitality sector, like hotels and lodging providers capable of flexible and scalable service delivery, would be well-suited to compete in such tendering opportunities, fostering growth through public sector collaboration.

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Notice Title

Temporary Accommodation Services

Notice Description

The contracting authority intends to award a contract for the provision of hotel rooms to support the delivery of temporary accommodation services for individuals and households requiring emergency housing support. Lot 1: PS910,164 including VAT Lot 2: PS922,488 including VAT

Procurement Information

The contract is required to ensure the Councils can continue to meet its statutory homelessness and housing duties through the provision of temporary accommodation. Previous market engagement failed to generate sufficient supplier interest or a viable competitive solution. A direct award is therefore necessary to secure immediate accommodation capacity and maintain continuity of service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d01f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068880-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55110000 - Hotel accommodation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,527,210 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BABERGH DISTRICT COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MID SUFFOLK DISTRICT 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
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

CAMERON VENTURES (CEDARS

CAMERON VENTURES (IPSWICH

CAMERON VENTURES GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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