---
title: "Temporary and Emergency Accommodation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0659ea"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-23"
---

# Temporary and Emergency Accommodation

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0659ea

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## Summary

This public procurement process by Darlington Borough Council sought the provision of temporary and emergency accommodation, primarily classified under health and social work services. The procurement was carried out using a direct method below the threshold, without competition, under light-touch regulations. This contract, awarded to Knowesgate Hotel Limited, covers service delivery across the United Kingdom region UKC from 23 February 2026 to 22 February 2030, with a gross value of £380,000.

The tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the service industry, particularly those specialising in health and social work services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) such as Knowesgate Hotel Limited can benefit from direct procurement processes as a means to secure contracts without competition, provided they meet the specialised criteria. Organisations that offer innovative solutions for temporary accommodation may find future opportunities within similar tenders from public authorities looking for efficient service delivery within this sector.

## Notice

Provision of Temporary and Emergency Accommodation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015977-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £380,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL1 5QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Park East |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KNOWESGATE HOTEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2026 at 11:04 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015977-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015977-2026
  23rd February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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