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# Temporary and Permanent Accommodation

Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055ce0

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## Summary

Liverpool City Council, located at Cunard Building, Liverpool, initiated a tender process titled "Temporary and Permanent Accommodation," focusing on providing both temporary and permanent housing solutions within the city boundaries. This procurement is categorised under housing and accommodation services, aimed at supporting the council's Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy by reducing reliance on unsuitable hotel and bed-and-breakfast placements. The procurement process, disclosed through an open procedure, consists of six lots based on property type, from 1-bedroom properties to Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO). The most recent contract award notices were published on 7th May 2026, with the contracts set to begin on 1st June 2026 for a duration of five years, with an extension option of up to two years. The procurement stage is currently in the Award phase, with significant involvement of small and medium-sized enterprises.

This tender presents a robust opportunity for businesses in the real estate and accommodation services sectors, especially those focusing on providing compliant temporary housing solutions that align with municipal needs. SMEs with expertise in housing services can potentially expand their market presence by participating in this procurement, with lots designed to cater to various property configurations. Given the aim to support low-cost, effective housing solutions, businesses capable of offering quality housing while addressing socio-economic aspects stand to gain significantly from these opportunities. The involvement of multiple suppliers and an allowance for submitting tenders to one or more lots enhances the competitive landscape and enables diverse business participation in this substantial public sector undertaking.

## Notice

Liverpool City Council are looking to commission providers to deliver safe, suitable, cost-effective temporary and permanent accommodation over a five year period with a potential extension of up to two year period(s). The Council requires a range of temporary accommodations for homeless households, with a guaranteed percentage then becoming available for permanent accommodation to enable the Council to continue to deliver their statutory obligations and meet the demand surges. The aim is to reduce reliance on unsuitable hotels, bed and breakfast placements and manage cost pressures, supporting the Council's Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy. This procurement is divided into six Lots, based on property type and configuration. * Lot 1: 1-bedroom properties * Lot 2: 2-bedroom properties * Lot 3: 3-bedroom properties * Lot 4: 4-bedroom properties * Lot 5: 5-6 bedroom properties * Lot 6: Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) The providers are required to comply with the mandatory requirements set out in the Invitation to Tender (ITT).

### Lot Information

1-bedroom properties

Options: The number of each type of property required by the Council may vary during the contract depending on local demand and Service User circumstances, external factors such as legislative changes or emergency situations. Therefore, the number of properties within each Lot is a guide to what the Council is looking to procure now and may vary during the term of this contract, and as such there may be a variance (increase of decrease) by +/- 20% of the total properties that the suppliers are awarded under each Lot.

Renewal: The Council will review this contract 12-18 months prior to the expiry of the Term to assess contract performance, evaluate further demand for temporary accommodation, and determine the impact of the Services in the period leading up to the Termination Date. The extension will be for period(s) of up to two years.

2-bedroom properties

Options: The number of each type of property required by the Council may vary during the contract depending on local demand and Service User circumstances, external factors such as legislative changes or emergency situations. Therefore, the number of properties within each Lot is a guide to what the Council is looking to procure now and may vary during the term of this contract, and as such there may be a variance (increase of decrease) by +/- 20% of the total properties that the suppliers are awarded under each Lot.

Renewal: The Council will review this contract 12-18 months prior to the expiry of the Term to assess contract performance, evaluate further demand for temporary accommodation, and determine the impact of the Services in the period leading up to the Termination Date. The extension will be for period(s) of up to two years.

3-bedroom properties

Options: The number of each type of property required by the Council may vary during the contract depending on local demand and Service User circumstances, external factors such as legislative changes or emergency situations. Therefore, the number of properties within each Lot is a guide to what the Council is looking to procure now and may vary during the term of this contract, and as such there may be a variance (increase of decrease) by +/- 20% of the total properties that the suppliers are awarded under each Lot.

Renewal: The Council will review this contract 12-18 months prior to the expiry of the Term to assess contract performance, evaluate further demand for temporary accommodation, and determine the impact of the Services in the period leading up to the Termination Date. The extension will be for period(s) of up to two years.

4-bedroom properties

Options: The number of each type of property required by the Council may vary during the contract depending on local demand and Service User circumstances, external factors such as legislative changes or emergency situations. Therefore, the number of properties within each Lot is a guide to what the Council is looking to procure now and may vary during the term of this contract, and as such there may be a variance (increase of decrease) by +/- 20% of the total properties that the suppliers are awarded under each Lot.

Renewal: The Council will review this contract 12-18 months prior to the expiry of the Term to assess contract performance, evaluate further demand for temporary accommodation, and determine the impact of the Services in the period leading up to the Termination Date. The extension will be for period(s) of up to two years.

5-6 bedroom properties

Options: The number of each type of property required by the Council may vary during the contract depending on local demand and Service User circumstances, external factors such as legislative changes or emergency situations. Therefore, the number of properties within each Lot is a guide to what the Council is looking to procure now and may vary during the term of this contract, and as such there may be a variance (increase of decrease) by +/- 20% of the total properties that the suppliers are awarded under each Lot.

Renewal: The Council will review this contract 12-18 months prior to the expiry of the Term to assess contract performance, evaluate further demand for temporary accommodation, and determine the impact of the Services in the period leading up to the Termination Date. The extension will be for period(s) of up to two years.

Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO)

Options: The number of each type of property required by the Council may vary during the contract depending on local demand and Service User circumstances, external factors such as legislative changes or emergency situations. Therefore, the number of properties within each Lot is a guide to what the Council is looking to procure now and may vary during the term of this contract, and as such there may be a variance (increase of decrease) by +/- 20% of the total properties that the suppliers are awarded under each Lot.

Renewal: The Council will review this contract 12-18 months prior to the expiry of the Term to assess contract performance, evaluate further demand for temporary accommodation, and determine the impact of the Services in the period leading up to the Termination Date. The extension will be for period(s) of up to two years.

### Planning Information

The purpose of this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice is to enable Liverpool City Council (LCC) to:
Engage with the supply market to assess the level of interest.
Understand the key aspects of service delivery.
Understand the contractual models and solutions that are available. 
Any innovative ways to enable the Council to meet the surges in housing demand and reduce costs.
This is an excellent opportunity for the providers to provide their input. If you wish to engage, please complete and return the PME Questionnaire which can be accessed via the link below:
https://procontract.due-north.com/Login
The return deadline for the responses is 4pm on 31 July 2025. 
Following receipt and evaluation of completed questionnaire, LCC may contact the interested providers to seek clarification on any elements of the response and/ or request further information.
If the providers require a clarification on any elements of the preliminary market engagement questionnaire, please send these through the proactis portal by 4pm on 31 July 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042198-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £191,114,000 |
| Lots value | £191,114,000 |
| Awards value | £200,954,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD72 Liverpool |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | CLEAR PATH HOMES; GETTING STARTED IN PROPERTY; REGENCY HOTEL GROUP; UNITY INVESTMENT GROUP; WE REGENERATE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 70 - Real estate services
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 70333000 - Housing services
- 75123000 - Administrative housing services
- 98341000 - Accommodation services

## Release History

- 7 May 2026 at 21:14 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042198-2026
- 14 Nov 2025 at 15:45 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074113-2025
- 10 Jul 2025 at 11:59 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038930-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042198-2026
  7th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074113-2025
  14th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038930-2025
  10th July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Register
  The tender documents are available at the link above and full details can be found by searching for the reference DN781727. You must express your interest, before accessing the tender documentation and completing and submitting in accordance with the ITT instructions.

## Notice URLs

- http://11group.co.uk
- http://NMSJobs.co.uk
- http://bedspace.co.uk
- http://cromwood.co.uk
- http://propertylinkliverpool.com
- http://www.bondpropertyltd.com
- http://www.cambridgecarecompany.com/
- http://www.davmakcaresolutions.co.uk
- http://www.edecarelimited.co.uk
- http://www.fortix.co.uk
- http://www.gettingstartedinproperty.co.uk
- http://www.gnhcare.co.uk
- http://www.greenkeylettings.com
- http://www.hillcresthotels.co.uk
- http://www.livingconceptsltd.com
- http://www.rilengroup.co.uk
- http://www.rosehealthcareservices.co.uk
- http://www.unityinvestmentgroup.co.uk
- http://www.we-regenerate.co.uk
- https://newmanhealthcareltd.co.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Login
- https://southshore-global.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.liverpool.gov.uk/

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