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title: "Temporary Accommodation Scheme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067b6d"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CASTLE POINT BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-02"
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# Temporary Accommodation Scheme

Buyer: CASTLE POINT BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067b6d

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## Summary

Castle Point Borough Council is initiating a procurement process for a project titled "Temporary Accommodation Scheme." The initiative falls within the construction industry category, focusing on developing a site at Church Road, Thundersley into temporary accommodation. The procurement is currently in the planning stage as of April 2, 2026, with a crucial market engagement milestone scheduled to end on April 14, 2026. The council plans to gather expressions of interest through a questionnaire to shape the upcoming tender process, which officially begins on July 12, 2026. This market engagement seeks to ensure that Castle Point Borough Council can devise appropriate procurement strategies by understanding the market capabilities. The anticipated contract, valued at £11,160,000, will be managed under the legislative framework of the UK Public General Acts of 2023.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses in the construction sector, particularly those specialising in works and temporary accommodation setups. Suppliers, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with the capability to deliver comprehensive construction solutions are encouraged to participate. The engagement phase offers potential providers a chance to influence tender specifications directly, making it a promising venture for those looking to expand their portfolio and secure government contracts. The commissioning body’s openness to market insights will help ensure that the eventual procurement reflects realistic deliverables, paving the way for qualified companies to tap into public sector opportunities effectively.

## Notice

Castle Point Borough Council (CPBC) are undertaking a market engagement exercise for the upcoming procurement for the development of a site at Church Road, Thundersley, into Temporary Accommodation. The purpose of this market engagement is to help the market to prepare effectively for this upcoming procurement, to shape the specification, enable CPBC to understand what the market can deliver and design an appropriate procurement strategy based on real market capability. CPBC is seeking expressions of interest by way of completion of the questionnaire provided.

### Planning Information

The engagement will involve completion of a series of questions in the form of the questionnaire provided. 
Castle Point Borough Council may follow up on responses received to seek further clarity if necessary.
To access this opportunity and go to Open:
https://www.open-uk.org/opportunities
Search for OPEN2026640 
It is free to register and participate in this market engagement, if you don't have an account for Open you can sign up using the link below https://www.open-uk.org/ Click "Get Started" at the top right & follow the steps. If you need further guidance on how to use Open, please visit their How to Guides here: 
https://www.open-hub.org/how-to-guides/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030700-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 7 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Jul 2026 - 4 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,160,000 |
| 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 | CASTLE POINT BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BENFLEET |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS7 1TF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Castle Point |
| Electoral ward | Thundersley South |
| Westminster constituency | Castle Point |
| Delivery location | TLH3 Essex |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2026 at 09:08 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030700-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030700-2026
  2nd April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.open-hub.org/how-to-guides/
- https://www.open-uk.org/
- https://www.open-uk.org/opportunities

## Provenance

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