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title: "East Suffolk Housing Pathway"
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# East Suffolk Housing Pathway

Buyer: EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a9fa

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## Summary

East Suffolk Council has awarded a contract to Orwell Housing Association Ltd for the East Suffolk Housing Pathway, focusing on Lots 1, 2, and 5. These lots encompass Phoenix House and Fyffe Centre in Lowestoft, UK, part of an initiative to provide supported accommodation for individuals with housing and support needs, who are not yet ready to live independently. The contract, which follows a direct award due to urgent operational needs in light of a previous provider's insolvency, spans from 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2028, with a potential extension to 2029. The procurement aligns with the standards outlined by the Procurement Act 2023, and the total value of services is estimated at £660,434.87. East Suffolk Council, a sub-central government authority, is the buying organisation located in Woodbridge, UKH14.

This contract provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in the delivery of housing services and support. It is particularly suitable for large established organisations with the capability to swiftly mobilise resources, manage housing operations, and ensure continuity of essential services. The direct award to Orwell Housing Association reflects the urgency and complexity of the situation, offering a chance for organisations with similar capabilities to demonstrate their operational readiness and commitment to contributing to social welfare by supporting vulnerable populations. Firms with experience in handling large-scale accommodation facilities and providing timely support services will find this contract advantageous for business growth by aligning with government initiatives aimed at preventing homelessness and maintaining community wellbeing.

## Notice

This is a contract Detail Notice only

### Procurement Information

On 24 June 2024, Full Council approved the establishment of the East Suffolk Housing Pathway, a supported accommodation model designed to meet identified housing and support needs. The model included commissioning a total of 166 bedspaces across East Suffolk to provide accommodation for individuals who are not yet ready to live independently. Following a competitive procurement process, the bedspace provision was divided into nine separate lots. Lots 1, 2, 3 and 5 were awarded to Access Community Trust through a procurement process conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the Council's Contract Procedure Rules. In February 2026, Access Community Trust went into Administration and ceased delivery of the contract. The Housing Needs team acted promptly to ensure continuity of service and maintain accommodation provision for all residents. As an interim measure, a three-month arrangement was put in place with alternative providers. Anglia Care Trust agreed to deliver support services and manage a number of the affected bedspaces, including Lot 3 (Beaconsfield House), comprising 23 bedspaces. The Council has now awarded Lots 1, 2 and 5 (Phoenix House and Fyffe Centre in Lowestoft) to Orwell Housing Association. The contract has an estimated value of PS660,434.87 and will run from 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2028. This award brings the provision fully in line with the East Suffolk Housing Pathway model, ensuring consistency across services and supporting continued delivery through to the planned review of supported accommodation contracts in 2028.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057676-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £660,434 |
| Contracts value | £528,347 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL |
| Locality | WOODBRIDGE |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP12 1RT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Melton |
| Westminster constituency | Suffolk Coastal |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ORWELL HOUSING ASSOCIATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 70 - Real estate services

### Codes

- 70333000 - Housing services

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2026 at 14:16 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057676-2026
- 1 Jun 2026 at 09:50 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051258-2026
- 1 Jun 2026 at 09:38 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051247-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057676-2026
  18th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051258-2026
  1st June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051247-2026
  1st June 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.eastsuffolk.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.orwell-housing.co.uk/

## Provenance

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