--- title: "Housing Out of Borough Relocation Service Pre-Engagement Marketing" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069efb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069efb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069efb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069efb.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON" published: "2026-05-21" --- # Housing Out of Borough Relocation Service Pre-Engagement Marketing Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069efb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069efb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069efb.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Croydon is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Housing Out of Borough Relocation Service Pre-Engagement Marketing." The process, initiated as a tender, aims to facilitate the relocation of households from Temporary Accommodation to permanent homes outside the borough. Located in Croydon, the contracting authority is focusing on housing services within the United Kingdom. The key date for engagement is scheduled for 4th June 2026, by which the Council expects responses to a market engagement questionnaire. The procurement is classified under administrative housing services with an associated gross value of £1.2 million. The contract, foreseen to start on 15th November 2026 and end by November 2029, provides opportunities for renewal and is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in housing services, particularly those capable of sourcing private accommodations outside the borough. Companies that can provide a digital platform for property listings and facilitate tenant onboarding would be well-positioned to compete. The procurement approach may include an upfront incentive structure for providers who ensure suitable housing arrangements. The focus on affordability and housing suitability assessments implies that businesses with expertise in these areas will have a competitive edge. SMEs and VCSEs interested in contributing to the provision of permanent affordable accommodation may find this tender particularly advantageous for growth and collaboration with the London Borough of Croydon. ## Notice Introduction The London Borough of Croydon is seeking market feedback in relation to a proposed procurement for services to support the relocation of households from Temporary Accommodation (TA) into suitable settled accommodation outside the borough. The Council currently has c3500 households in Temporary Accommodation and is seeking to provide better quality and permanent affordable accommodation within the country. The proposed model would involve: * Providers sourcing suitable private out of borough accommodation for Croydon households in Temporary Accommodation * Properties being uploaded onto a digital platform accessible by the Council * The Council selecting suitable properties from the platform * Placements being subject to: o Affordability assessment o Housing suitability assessment o Statutory placement considerations * Entering into an Assured Shortall Tenancy[AG1.1] (or similar) for a minimum of two years o Early termination as result of poor property conditions and poor management will result in clawback of incentive payment The Council will consider an upfront incentive structure. In return, the provider will be responsible for onboarding and settling the household in their new property. The Council is seeking feedback from the market to help shape the procurement approach. Please answer the questionnaire and submit your Response on the Croydon Tenders Portal. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/croydontenders/aspx/Home ### Planning Information Please submit your response to the questionnaire on the Croydon Tenders Portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/croydontenders/aspx/Home ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047004-2026 | | 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 | 21 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 15 Aug 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Nov 2026 - 14 Nov 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000 | | 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON | | Locality | CROYDON | | Post town | Croydon | | Postcode | CR0 1EA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South | | ITL 3 | TLI62 Croydon | | Local authority | Croydon | | Electoral ward | Fairfield | | Westminster constituency | Croydon West | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 70 - Real estate services - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 70333000 - Housing services - 75123000 - Administrative housing services ## Release History - 21 May 2026 at 11:12 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047004-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047004-2026 21st May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/croydontenders/aspx/Home - 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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