--- title: "Leasing and Managing Council-owned Family Temporary Accommodation" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e117" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e117" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e117.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e117.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL" published: "2025-11-14" --- # Leasing and Managing Council-owned Family Temporary Accommodation Buyer: PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e117 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e117) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e117.json) ## Summary Peterborough City Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Peterborough, UK, is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the leasing and managing of council-owned family temporary accommodation. The procurement, under the initiation type "tender," falls within the "services" category and is identified by OCID "ocds-h6vhtk-05e117". A preliminary market engagement notice was published on 14th November 2025, with the soft market testing questionnaire due by 1st December 2025. The contract period is expected to start on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st December 2031. The project will take place in the UKH11 region, primarily involving social work services with accommodation. This tender presents a significant opportunity for registered providers of social housing, particularly those experienced in delivering supported temporary accommodation for families. The successful bidder will be expected to manage a portfolio of supported housing units, provide comprehensive tenancy and housing management services, and deliver tailored assistance to residents. This can include budgeting help, benefit access, and engaging with housing options. Businesses that are well-suited for this tender are those with a strong track record in social housing provision, a commitment to quality service delivery, and the ability to ensure positive outcomes for families in need of temporary accommodation. This procurement can open doors for businesses to expand their service offerings and strengthen their position in the public housing sector. ## Notice Service Overview: Supported Temporary Accommodation for Families The Council is seeking to engage with suitably qualified and experienced registered providers of social housing to deliver a portfolio of supported temporary accommodation units for families experiencing housing need. This provision will form part of the Council's wider housing strategy to ensure safe, secure, and appropriate accommodation for vulnerable households, with a particular focus on family units requiring urgent placement. The proposed service model will incorporate both accommodation and support functions. Registered providers of social housing will be expected to deliver a supported housing offer, which includes tailored assistance to residents aimed at promoting tenancy sustainment, financial resilience, and pathways into settled accommodation. Support may include, but is not limited to, help with budgeting, accessing benefits, navigating housing options, and engaging with relevant statutory and voluntary services. In addition to support provision, the successful registered provider of social housing will be responsible for delivering comprehensive tenancy and housing management services across the portfolio. This will include: * Booking clients into appropriate accommodation units * Managing voids and ensuring timely turnaround of properties * Undertaking responsive and planned repairs and maintenance * Ensuring compliance with health and safety and housing standards * Acting as the primary point of contact for residents regarding tenancy matters The Council expects registered providers of social housing to operate with a high level of professionalism, responsiveness, and commitment to quality, ensuring that both the physical environment and the support offer contribute to positive outcomes for families in temporary accommodation. ### Planning Information Please download, complete and attach the soft market testing questionnaire on the e-tendering portal ProContract, link below https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=5e308d06-3fc1-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073830-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary 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 | 14 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Dec 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 2031 | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | PETERBOROUGH | | Post town | Peterborough | | Postcode | PE2 8TY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH41 Peterborough | | Local authority | Peterborough | | Electoral ward | Fletton and Stanground | | Westminster constituency | North West Cambridgeshire | | Delivery location | TLH11 Peterborough | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation - 98340000 - Accommodation and office services ## Release History - 14 Nov 2025 at 10:17 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073830-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073830-2025 14th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=5e308d06-3fc1-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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