--- title: "Early Market Engagement - Provision of Temporary Accommodation Management - in Bury St Edmunds, Brandon, Mildenhall and Newmarket Towns" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-517ad8e2-9407-44fd-9189-9ca209ecccc8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-517ad8e2-9407-44fd-9189-9ca209ecccc8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-517ad8e2-9407-44fd-9189-9ca209ecccc8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-517ad8e2-9407-44fd-9189-9ca209ecccc8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SUFFOLK SOURCING" published: "2019-02-18" --- # Early Market Engagement - Provision of Temporary Accommodation Management - in Bury St Edmunds, Brandon, Mildenhall and Newmarket Towns Buyer: SUFFOLK SOURCING Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-517ad8e2-9407-44fd-9189-9ca209ecccc8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-517ad8e2-9407-44fd-9189-9ca209ecccc8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-517ad8e2-9407-44fd-9189-9ca209ecccc8.json) ## Summary The West Suffolk Council is seeking expressions of interest for the tender titled "Early Market Engagement - Provision of Temporary Accommodation Management" covering the towns of Bury St Edmunds, Brandon, Mildenhall, and Newmarket. This procurement falls under the 'services' category and is classified under the CPV codes for hotel, restaurant, retail trade, and real estate services. The tender period is set to conclude on 1st April 2019, with the contract period commencing from 2nd April 2019 and lasting until 18th February 2022. Interested parties are encouraged to engage with the Housing Team and visit the relevant sites for a clearer understanding of the requirements. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in temporary accommodation management, particularly those with experience in providing housing services or managing real estate. Registered providers or voluntary organisations looking to expand their operations in the East of England will find this engagement beneficial, especially as the Council is keen to understand the market before formal tendering. Businesses interested in this field should consider applying early to gain insights and access to documents related to this opportunity. ## Notice Return Deadline is 12:00 on 01 April, 2019. Early Market Engagement - Provision of Temporary Accommodation Management - in Bury St Edmunds, Brandon, Mildenhall and Newmarket Towns West Suffolk Council invites expressions of interest from registered providers or voluntary organisations to operate temporary accommodation services on its behalf from a number of properties across West Suffolk. At this point in time the Council is not looking to formally tender any services but is canvassing for expressions of interest from organisations to obtain a better understanding of the market and how best to package any future offer. Some of the existing accommodation units have been in operation for a number of years with others being new acquisitions. A number of different providers currently provide services on behalf of the Council. As a result, some of the contracts are available for an immediate award, with others becoming available over the next six years at the time of the lease renewal. With the exception of one property, which is leased for 10 years, all are owned by the Council. In addition you are invited to discuss with the Housing Team in more detail and visits to different sites can be arranged. Should you wish to discuss in more detail please contact: Davina Howes, Assistant Director (Families and Communities), West Suffolk Council. Email : davina.howes@westsuffolk.gov.uk Tel : 01284 757070. The timetable and instructions relating how we'd like you to respond to this market engagement opportunity can be found in documents available to download from our e-procurement system; https://in-tendhost.co.uk/suffolksourcing/aspx/ProjectManage/1014 Additional information: This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of www.suffolksourcing.uk. Interested parties are invited to express their interest in order to gain full access to the tender documentation Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/068bf7f2-9712-4a41-8c4e-74dc11822ee7 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Feb 2019 | | Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2019 - 18 Feb 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SUFFOLK SOURCING | | Locality | SUFFOLK | | Post town | Ipswich | | Postcode | IP33 3YU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH64 West Suffolk | | Local authority | West Suffolk | | Electoral ward | Minden | | Westminster constituency | Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services - 70 - Real estate services ### Codes - 55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services - 70000000 - Real estate services ## Release History - 18 Feb 2019 at 09:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/068bf7f2-9712-4a41-8c4e-74dc11822ee7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/068bf7f2-9712-4a41-8c4e-74dc11822ee7 18th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/suffolksourcing/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.westsuffolk.gov.uk/Business/Selling_to_the_Council/index.cfm - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/suffolksourcing/aspx/ProjectManage/1014 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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