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title: "Preliminary Market Engagement for Housing Related Accommodation Based Support for Homeless Households"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068ad2"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-13"
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# Preliminary Market Engagement for Housing Related Accommodation Based Support for Homeless Households

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068ad2

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## Summary

Leicester City Council is conducting a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) process for housing-related accommodation-based support services aimed at homeless households, including both families and singles. The buying organisation, a sub-central government public authority, is located in Leicester, UK, and is preparing to establish a contract for temporary accommodation services. This procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with a PME exercise scheduled. Interested suppliers should submit their market engagement responses by 1 June 2026 via the EastMidsTenders portal. This initiative comes under the "services" industry category, with an estimated contract value of £15,000,000, excluding VAT, and a procurement process inclusive of two lots for families and singles support packages.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the housing support services sector, particularly those capable of providing accommodation-based support services for families and singles with complex needs. The procurement process will benefit businesses that are either SMEs or VCSEs, as there is suitability for these types within the planned procurement lots. With a total potential contract term of nearly seven years, this procurement offers long-term business growth potential, particularly for experienced providers adept in delivering complex housing support solutions. Participants can gain insights and engage in the procurement process through the registration requirement on the Central Digital Platform.

## Notice

THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION Leicester City Council ('the Council") is preparing to establish a Contract for Families and Singles Temporary Accommodation Services. This Procurement will be split into 2 Lots: Lot 1 - Families support package - The Council has had capital funding to purchase 2-3 bed family homes to be used as temporary accommodation for families who are homeless. This requirement is for a suitable Supplier to provide accommodation-based housing support services from the Council-owned building. They must enter into property agreement with the Council, including payment of market rent and to fully furnish and decorate and maintain the properties for suitable use as temporary accommodation. Lot 2 - Singles support package - The Council has statutory duties to provide temporary accommodation for eligible households. The Council requires a range of support options for singles/childless couples who have complex needs who it can be hard to place in appropriate accommodation and requires an experienced provider who can successfully deliver this service. Total value (estimated) PS15,000,000 excluding VAT PS18,000,000 including VAT Contract term (estimated) 6 years, 11 months, 27 days We are conducting this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) to: * Inform the market of our intentions. * Seek feedback on the proposed scope and lot structure. * Test supplier appetite

### Planning Information

Leicester City Council (LCC) is undertaking a pre-market engagement exercise (PME) to gather information, ascertain the level of interest, develop an appropriate specification and determine the procurement approach the Authority may take to appoint new service providers.
Suppliers shall note that this Pre Market Engagement Exercise (PME) is not a call for competition and responding to this advert, does not constitute a formal tender or result in the letting of a Contract. This PME process is being utilised to gauge interest and options.
The Authority welcomes the opportunity to engage with Suppliers and appreciates your assistance in providing us with your views. However, Suppliers shall note that the Authority will have to comply with its legal obligations in any ensuing procurement exercise and that neither the intention nor the purpose of this PME is to confer any commercial advantage upon its participants.
Further information about this exercise can be found in the PME documentation.
Submissions must be received by 01 June 2026 at the very latest via the EastMidsTenders portal: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=0cc05445-124e-f111-813c-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21
Late submissions and those received by any other means will not be accepted. Any queries/questions regarding this opportunity must be received via the ProContract portal only. To assist potential Suppliers, the link, https://supplierhelp.due-north.com/ provides helpful user guides on using the ProContract portal.
Furthermore, Suppliers will be required to register on the Central Digital Platform (a Find a Tender service) in any future tendering exercise.
To assist prospective Suppliers, Cabinet Office have published video guides with accompanying PDF user manuals which will help Suppliers understand and navigate the platform, including how to register, upload organisational information and search and bid for opportunities. Please click on the following link:
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/information-and-guidance-for-suppliers

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043744-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2027 - 1 Feb 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 1FZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLF21 Leicester |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 13 May 2026 at 08:58 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043744-2026
- 24 Apr 2026 at 13:44 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037648-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043744-2026
  13th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037648-2026
  24th April 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=0cc05445-124e-f111-813c-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21
- https://supplierhelp.due-north.com/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/information-and-guidance-for-suppliers
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.leicester.gov.uk

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