---
title: "Open Framework for Emergency Accommodation and Nightly-Let Housing Provision"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bc58"
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buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-24"
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# Open Framework for Emergency Accommodation and Nightly-Let Housing Provision

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bc58

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## Summary

The current procurement process, managed by Bedford Borough Council, seeks to establish an open framework for the provision of emergency accommodation and nightly-let housing. This procurement falls under the services category and is conducted using the open procedure, which allows all interested organisations or consortia to participate. The procurement relates primarily to accommodation services, with a gross budget of £60 million. The tender stage is active, and potential bidders must submit their bids by 29th July 2026. Contracts, divided into various lots, will commence on 1st October 2026 and run until 30th September 2034, primarily located in the UK region of Bedford.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in providing accommodation services. It is particularly beneficial for those capable of offering high-quality residential units, ranging from studio to four-bedroom units, as well as shared or dormitory accommodations. Companies that excel in delivering quality and social value will find this opportunity rewarding, given the award criteria focus heavily on these factors. Businesses with experience in handling framework agreements and a commitment to long-term projects will be well-suited to compete for this tender. Moreover, the electronic submission policy facilitates a streamlined bidding process, encouraging efficient participation from prospective suppliers.

## Notice

This Procurement is for an Open Framework as described in Section 49 of the Procurement Act 2023, containing various lots for the provision of Emergency Accommodation and Nightly-Let Housing. It is being run under the open procedure in accordance with the requirements of Sections 19 and 20 of the Procurement Act 2023, which is a formal bidding procedure under which the Open Framework is advertised and all interested organisations or consortia may bid.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Studio Accommodation

Studio Accommodation - See ITT for full description

Lot 2 - One-Bedroom Units

One-Bedroom Units - See ITT for full description

Lot 3 - Two-Bedroom Units

Two-Bedroom Units - See ITT for full description

Lot 4 - Three-Bedroom Units

Three-Bedroom Units - See ITT for full description

Lot 5 - Four-Bedroom Units

Four-Bedroom Units - See ITT for full description

Lot 6 - Shared / Dormitory Accommodation

Shared / Dormitory Accommodation - See ITT for full description

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059500-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2034 |
| Recurrence | 2029-06-24 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98341000 - Accommodation services

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2026 at 13:59 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059500-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059500-2026
  24th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/Home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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