--- title: "Night Time Temporary Accommodation - open approved supplier list" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e3f6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e3f6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e3f6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e3f6.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2025-02-19" --- # Night Time Temporary Accommodation - open approved supplier list Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e3f6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e3f6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e3f6.json) ## Summary Buckinghamshire Council is initiating a restricted procurement process, inviting organisations to join an open approved supplier list for providing night-time temporary accommodation within Buckinghamshire. The industry category is hotel accommodation services, specifically targeting both self-contained and shared properties. The procurement is in the planning and tender stages, with key dates including the list commencement on 1st March 2025 and an application window open for three years. Interested organisations can apply electronically via the council's portal, with submission deadlines set for 28th February 2026. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the accommodation sector to expand their services by providing essential housing solutions for homeless individuals. Firms offering hotel accommodation services, particularly those with available properties in Buckinghamshire, will find this opportunity beneficial. Requirements for compliance with health and safety regulations, including EPC, gas, and electrical certifications, must be met. The contract offers consistent demand contingent on factors like user needs, affordability, and room availability, which can help businesses secure a steady stream of bookings and revenue over three years. ## Notice The council is seeking temporary nighttime accommodation within the Buckinghamshire area, both self-contained (kitchen, bathroom facilities within the property) and shared accommodation. The Council has a duty under Part 7 of the Housing Act 1996 to provide homelessness advice and assistance. This includes a statutory duty to secure Temporary Accommodation (TA) for persons who are homeless and are deemed to be priority need (based on the priority need categories set down in the Act and associated Code of Guidance). It meets this duty through a combination of designated substantive TA (directly owned by the Council or a Registered Provider) or accommodation secured from a third-party provider at a nightly rate as and when required (often referred to a B&B accommodation). ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Council has a duty under Part 7 of the Housing Act 1996 to provide homelessness advice and assistance. This includes a statutory duty to secure Temporary Accommodation (TA) for persons who are homeless and are deemed to be priority need (based on the priority need categories set down in the Act and associated Code of Guidance). It meets this duty through a combination of designated substantive TA (directly owned by the Council or a Registered Provider) or accommodation secured from a third-party provider at a nightly rate as and when required (often referred to a B&B accommodation). The council is seeking temporary nighttime accommodation within the Buckinghamshire area, both self-contained (kitchen, bathroom facilities within the property) and shared accommodation. Evidence of Health and Safety Compliance and appropriate safety certificates i.e. EPC, Gas and Electrical safety certificates will be required for each property and inspections will be carried out by the Council's Environmental Health Officers prior to any TA being used by the Council. The Council invites interested organisations to complete and submit an application form which can be found at www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk The contracts (room bookings) will be awarded without further publication. The Council will take into account the following factors when booking rooms: * the specific needs of different categories of users * the number of rooms required * availability * affordability * continuity * accessibility * quality This open approved supplier list will be let under the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The list will commence on 1st March 2025 and will be in place for 3 years and interested organisations will be able to apply at any point during this period. Maximum nightly paid rates apply. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005840-2025 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | AYLESBURY | | Post town | Hemel Hempstead | | Postcode | HP20 1UA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire | | Local authority | Buckinghamshire | | Electoral ward | Aylesbury North | | Westminster constituency | Aylesbury | | Delivery location | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55110000 - Hotel accommodation services ## Release History - 19 Feb 2025 at 13:39 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005840-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk - https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/ - https://www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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