--- title: "Provision Of Homelessness Emergency Accommodation (Hotel or B&B) Block bookings" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c38dfee8-25c9-4310-b662-f174db7cc5dd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c38dfee8-25c9-4310-b662-f174db7cc5dd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c38dfee8-25c9-4310-b662-f174db7cc5dd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c38dfee8-25c9-4310-b662-f174db7cc5dd.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BABERGH DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2024-04-06" --- # Provision Of Homelessness Emergency Accommodation (Hotel or B&B) Block bookings Buyer: BABERGH DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c38dfee8-25c9-4310-b662-f174db7cc5dd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c38dfee8-25c9-4310-b662-f174db7cc5dd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c38dfee8-25c9-4310-b662-f174db7cc5dd.json) ## Summary The Babergh District Council is planning the procurement process for the Provision Of Homelessness Emergency Accommodation (Hotel or B&B) Block bookings in Suffolk, United Kingdom. The initiative aims to commission accommodation to meet demand from homeless households, aligning with legal obligations and equality considerations. The procurement stage is currently at the planning phase with key milestones set, including an engagement end date of 6th July 2024. This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the services sector, particularly those providing hotel and accommodation services. Suppliers with expertise in social work services with accommodation are also well-suited to compete. The procurement process involves a market test for future tendering opportunities, requiring potential suppliers to engage with the Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council. Interested parties can access detailed information and registration instructions on the Suffolk Sourcing website. ## Notice *** MARKET TEST / PRE MARKET ENGAGMENT*** Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council are intending to engage with the Market for Expression of Interest for a pilot scheme of a block booking of a local hotel or B&B to use for our Homeless households. BMSDC is looking to commission accommodation to meet the demand from applicants threatened with homelessness, in order for BMSDC to fulfil its duties under section 188 of the Housing Act 1996. The public sector Equality Duty (Section 149 of the Equality Act 2010) and the Council's allocation and procurement of temporary accommodation will have due regard to the need to: o Eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment, and victimisation; o Advance equality of opportunity between different groups; and o Foster good relations between different groups of any household with a member with a 'relevant protected characteristics' when placing in temporary accommodation. The Homelessness (suitability of Accommodation) (England) Order 2003 and the Homelessness (Suitability of Accommodation) (England) Order 2012 remain in force. This pilot will be for a period of up to 12 months to assess the outcomes for Service Users, and to gauge whether the Council's will pursue this type of booking in the future. The outcome of the of the pilot will be used to inform any potential future tender process that the Council may undertake in due course. Additional information: ***MARKET TEST / MARKET ENGAGEMENT*** We are seeking to complete a market test for a future potential tendering oppurtunity. To respond to this MARKET TEST / MARKET ENGAGEMENT. please follow the instructions and follow the below hyper link to Suffolk Sourcing where you will be able to register for the website, download the EOI paperwork and where you will then be able to submit the required paperwork. http://www.suffolksourcing.uk/ Please note that any submission, sent after the cut off date & time will not be accepted . If you require any help or assistance please do feel free to contact us, and we will be happy help Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36bc9733-6d17-4375-8601-c4cd42797af8 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Apr 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 6 Jul 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £999 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BABERGH DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | SUFFOLK | | Post town | Ipswich | | Postcode | IP1 2BX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich | | Local authority | Ipswich | | Electoral ward | Gipping | | Westminster constituency | Ipswich | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 55100000 - Hotel services - 55110000 - Hotel accommodation services - 55130000 - Other hotel services - 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation - 98341000 - Accommodation services ## Release History - 6 Apr 2024 at 13:47 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36bc9733-6d17-4375-8601-c4cd42797af8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36bc9733-6d17-4375-8601-c4cd42797af8 6th April 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.babergh.gov.uk/business/supplying-the-council/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.suffolksourcing.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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