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title: "GB-Epping: Provision of bed and breakfast accommodation to homeless persons"
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# GB-Epping: Provision of bed and breakfast accommodation to homeless persons

Buyer: EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f1e4117f-6e01-4c0d-a959-85528d937802

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## Summary

The Epping Forest District Council is conducting a tender for the provision of bed and breakfast accommodation for homeless persons, with an estimated total value ranging from £500,000 to £1,000,000. This procurement falls under the hotel, restaurant, and retail trade services category and is located in the East of England. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, having been published on 1st February 2021, with a submission deadline set for 1st March 2021. The procurement method is a limited competitive quotation, intended for suppliers who can meet the Council's statutory duties under the Housing Act 1996.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) capable of providing temporary accommodation services. Suitable businesses may include those with experience in hospitality or social services, as well as organisations focused on community support and welfare. Engaging in this contract can enhance the capacity of these entities to deliver crucial services while contributing to the local community's needs.

## Notice

Epping Forest District Council is carrying out a Light Touch procurement exercise to seek suppliers to help achieve the Council's statutory duties to provide temporary accommodation for homeless applicants, to fulfil our duties under Section 188 and/or Section 193 of the Housing Act 1996. Estimated total value of this requirement is in the range of PS0 - PS600,000. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71c98bca-534f-41b8-be26-ea3672f8180c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Apr 2021 - 12 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| 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 | EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | EPPING |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM16 4BZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH35 West Essex |
| Local authority | Epping Forest |
| Electoral ward | Epping West & Rural |
| Westminster constituency | Epping Forest |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

## Release History

- 1 Feb 2021 at 09:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71c98bca-534f-41b8-be26-ea3672f8180c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71c98bca-534f-41b8-be26-ea3672f8180c
  1st February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Epping:-Provision-of-bed-and-breakfast-accommodation-to-homeless-persons/FTB3HSM2VU
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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