--- title: "Temporary Accommodation - Light Touch Pseudo DPS" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9739575d-915c-4ebe-9f91-3c1300d07b68" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9739575d-915c-4ebe-9f91-3c1300d07b68" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9739575d-915c-4ebe-9f91-3c1300d07b68.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9739575d-915c-4ebe-9f91-3c1300d07b68.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL" published: "2025-02-24" --- # Temporary Accommodation - Light Touch Pseudo DPS Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9739575d-915c-4ebe-9f91-3c1300d07b68 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9739575d-915c-4ebe-9f91-3c1300d07b68) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9739575d-915c-4ebe-9f91-3c1300d07b68.json) ## Summary Portsmouth City Council is seeking applications from qualified suppliers to join a pseudo-dynamic purchasing system (DPS) for providing temporary accommodation services, primarily in Portsmouth and its surrounding areas. The tender, titled "Temporary Accommodation - Light Touch Pseudo DPS" and classified under the industry category "Hotel services" (CPV: 55100000), is currently in the tender stage. Key dates include the application start date of 21st February 2025 and the deadline for applications on 22nd December 2028. The DPS will commence on 10th March 2025 and run until 23rd February 2029. The estimated spend for this procurement is £20,000,000 over four years, with the previous year's expenditure exceeding £5,000,000. Suppliers must submit a completed Supplier Requirements Questionnaire (SRQ) and self-certifications as part of their application. This procurement process offers significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the hospitality and housing sectors that can provide temporary housing solutions. Suitable for SMEs, this DPS fosters a competitive environment benefitting capable vendors ready to meet various requirements, such as immediate or same-day placements, specific accessibility needs, and family accommodations. Winning a place on this DPS can enhance a company’s portfolio and lead to consistent work with potential high-value contracts. To participate, businesses must be prepared to adhere to Portsmouth City Council's terms and conditions and ensure timely and compliant submissions. ## Notice Portsmouth City Council ('the Council') is inviting applications from suitably qualified suppliers to be admitted to a pseudo-dynamic purchasing system (DPS) arrangement to provide temporary accommodation services, ordinarily in Portsmouth but also in the surrounding area. Temporary Accommodation supports those at-risk of homelessness by providing short-term accommodation while a longer-term placement is found. Any placements made under this DPS will be made from the 10th March 2025 onwards. The maximum duration of the DPS is approx. 4 years. The DPS arrangements will expire on 23rd February 2029 12:00. The Council cannot guarantee or commit to spend year on year and is actively progressing initiatives to reduce spend, including sourcing properties for direct use. In 2023 the total amount spent on temporary accommodation providers was in excess of ?5,000,000. Over the next 4 years, anticipated spend via this DPS may be in the region of ?20,000,000. Placements with suppliers, and determination of their suitability, will be made by Housing Needs officers on the following basis (please note that points are non-exhaustive): o When the placement is required (can be immediate/same day) o Risk factors relating to the person/s to be placed (i.e. substance misuse, risk to life, capacity, age, location) o Level of accessibility required (e.g. for persons with mobility impairments) o Composition of family unit (e.g. those with children and pregnant persons will generally require self-contained accommodation) o Cost of placement, either on a per-night or per-placement basis o Acceptance of Council Purchase Order Terms & Conditions and associated payments conditions Suppliers may submit applications for admission to the DPS from 21st February 2025. Applications for admission to the DPS will close on 22nd December 2028 12:00. Suppliers should note the following documentation must be returned via the council's e-sourcing solution In tend in order to be admitted to the DPS, subject to meeting all stated minimum requirements: o A fully completed Supplier Requirements Questionnaire (SRQ) document o Self certification that evidence of held insurances and other documentation / policies can be provided, as requested in the SRQ document Self-certifications required as part of completing the SRQ will be followed up on in order to ensure compliance by Council officers within 30 days of admission to the DPS. Applications will be checked on a fortnightly basis, with onboarding aimed to be completed for applicants who meet all stated minimum requirements within 30 days of receipts of the application. The Council reserves the right to check applications and onboard suppliers on shorter timescales where resource allows and / or requirements demand this. Additional information: Portsmouth City Council is currently in the process of seeking expressions of interest for the following project - Temporary Accommodation - Light Touch Pseudo DPS The full details and ability to express an interest will be via our e-sourcing system Intend. This filepath will take you to the relevant area of Intend, https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current Once on the page you can either scroll down or use the search function to find the relevant project. Should you have any problems with the above link, please contact us on 023 9268 8235 or email: procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dcf4b85-0091-482e-8679-0c8351ae6d35 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 10 Mar 2025 - 22 Dec 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000,000 | | 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 | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | HAMPSHIRE | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO1 2BJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth | | Local authority | Portsmouth | | Electoral ward | Charles Dickens | | Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55100000 - Hotel services ## Release History - 24 Feb 2025 at 18:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dcf4b85-0091-482e-8679-0c8351ae6d35 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dcf4b85-0091-482e-8679-0c8351ae6d35 24th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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