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title: "Temporary Accommodation Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065aad"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-24"
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# Temporary Accommodation Services

Buyer: BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065aad

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Temporary Accommodation Services" has been completed, led by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council situated in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. This tender falls under the health and social work services industry category and is intended to provide emergency accommodation to homeless individuals, fulfilling statutory obligations under the Housing Act 1996. The contract was awarded directly, without competition, due to the below threshold procurement method, also qualifying as a light-touch regime. Earl Marshall Guest House Ltd in Sheffield was the chosen supplier, with the contract officially signed on 5th February 2026. This service is vital due to increased demand, and the duration of the contract runs from 6th February 2026 to 31st October 2026, with a total value of £240,000, inclusive of VAT.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the accommodation sector, particularly those providing hotel and B&B services, to engage in public sector contracts. Companies like Earl Marshall Guest House Ltd, classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), can leverage this tender to enhance their market presence and expand their operations. Businesses experienced in handling emergency accommodations and capable of meeting fluctuating demand requirements are well-positioned to benefit from similar opportunities, thereby contributing to community welfare and accessing new revenue streams through public sector collaboration.

## Notice

The provision of emergency accommodation to customers who present to the local authority as homeless, to whom the local authority has a statutory duty to provide accommodation to under S188 Housing Act 1996. The need to use hotels and B&Bs has increased over the last few years, due to an increase in people approaching the service as homeless. Please note that the value inclusive of VAT is an estimate and may fluctuate based on demand.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016313-2026 |
| 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 | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Feb 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £240,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S70 2TA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE33 Barnsley |
| Local authority | Barnsley |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Barnsley North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EARL MARSHALL GUEST HOUSE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2026 at 09:12 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016313-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016313-2026
  24th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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