--- title: "Provision of Temporary Emergency Accommodation (East Lothian Council)" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000844126" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000844126" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000844126.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000844126.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "East Lothian Council" published: "2026-09-28" --- # Provision of Temporary Emergency Accommodation (East Lothian Council) Buyer: East Lothian Council Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000844126 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000844126) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000844126.json) ## Summary East Lothian Council is seeking accommodation providers for a flexible purchasing system supplying temporary emergency accommodation to individuals and households experiencing homelessness across East Lothian. The requirement is for hotel or bed-and-breakfast-style rooms, used when other temporary accommodation cannot meet demand. The council will purchase rooms on a per-night basis and will not take responsibility for operating or managing the accommodation. This is a hotel and short-stay accommodation service (CPV 55270000). The work is delivered in East Lothian; suppliers should therefore have suitable accommodation available within the area. The arrangement is intended to give the council access to rooms as needs arise, rather than procure a single accommodation facility or a defined package of support services. The council invited offers through an open procedure to establish a flexible purchasing system. Bids were to be submitted electronically by 9 November 2026 at 12 noon, with evaluation due to begin at that time. The proposed contract period is 720 days, described as two years, with two optional one-year extensions. No overall contract value is stated, and the purchasing system guarantees neither a volume of work nor financial commitment. There is one lot. Evaluation is weighted 80% on price and 20% on quality. Variants are not permitted. The procurement reached the tender stage, with the buyer inviting offers; the arrangement is also described as a framework agreement. Contract performance is subject to KPI information in the relevant specifications. This opportunity suits hotels and bed-and-breakfast operators with rooms available in East Lothian and the ability to provide emergency accommodation at short notice when the council has a need. Providers should be equipped to supply room-only accommodation on a per-night basis and manage the accommodation themselves, as the council does not take responsibility for any aspect of it. The purchasing system may be relevant to operators able to respond flexibly to variable demand, but it offers no guaranteed bookings or income. Bidders must provide staff names and qualifications, undergo Police Scotland checks and comply with GDPR data regulations. Community benefits are required in proportion to each provider’s annual contract value. The requirement is therefore suited to accommodation businesses able to meet the relevant quality and compliance requirements while competing primarily on price. ## Notice East Lothian Council wishes to establish a flexible purchasing system for the Provision of Temporary Emergency Accommodation for individuals and households experiencing homelessness within East Lothian Geographical area. Emergency Accommodation is Hotel or Bed & Breakfast (B&B) style accommodation which the Council may need to use when there is no other form of temporary accommodation available to meet demand. The council will be purchasing a room on a per night basis only and will have no responsibility for any aspect of the accommodation. The proposed contract duration is two years, with an optional extension of +1, +1. ### Lot Information Lot 1 East Lothian Council wishes to establish a Flexible Purchasing System of Temporary Emergency Accommodation for individuals and households experiencing homelessness within East Lothian geographical area. Emergency Accommodation is Hotel or Bed & Breakfast (B&B) style accommodation which the Council may need to use when there is no other form of temporary accommodation available to meet demand. The council will be purchasing a room on a per night basis only and will have no responsibility for any aspect of the accommodation.. The proposed contract duration is two years, with an optional extension of +1 +1. Please see Bidder Guidance Document for more information on the operation of the Purchasing System and how to apply. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP565410 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract 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 | 28 Sep 2026 | | Submission deadline | 9 Nov 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | East Lothian Council | | Locality | HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN | | Postcode area | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH41 3HA | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian | | Local authority | East Lothian | | Electoral ward | Haddington and Lammermuir | | Westminster constituency | Lothian East | | Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 55270000 - Services provided by bed and breakfast establishments - 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation ## Release History - 28 Sep 2026 at 01:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP565410 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP565410 Provision of Temporary Emergency Accommodation (East Lothian Council) - East Lothian Council wishes to establish a flexible purchasing system for the Provision of Temporary Emergency Accommodation for individuals and households experiencing homelessness within East Lothian Geographical area. Emergency Accommodation is Hotel or Bed & Breakfast (B&B) style accommodation which the Council may need to use when there is no other form of temporary accommodation available to meet demand. The council will be purchasing a room on a per night basis only and will have no responsibility for any aspect of the accommodation. The proposed contract duration is two years, with an optional extension of +1, +1. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=844126 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000844126 - https://www.eastlothian.gov.uk - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=844126 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000844126. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000844126.json.