Open Framework Agreement for Temporary Hotel Accommodation for the Homeless
Description: To provide good quality emergency temporary accommodation in hotels for families, single people and childless couples who are either owed a homelessness duty under the relevant part of the Housing Act 1996 (as amended) or owed a duty to be housed under section 17 Children Act 1989. Or for those adults who under the Care Act the Council has a duty to safeguard or prevent abuse or neglect, who may have care and support needs. The service specification aims to provide an appropriate framework for: * the securing of an agreed minimum standard of hotel provision; and * development of provision that removes the need for and/or minimises the need for out of borough placements.
Summary: Knowsley Council is inviting suppliers for an Open Framework Agreement aimed at providing temporary hotel accommodation for the homeless. The procurement process is currently at the tender update stage, with the latest information dated 12th June 2026. The project has a total estimated value of £3,300,000 and falls under the services category, specifically involving hotel and accommodation services. The procurement method is an open procedure under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54. The submission deadline is set for 26th June 2026, and the framework is scheduled to commence on 27th July 2026, running until 26th July 2029, with the possibility of a one-year extension. The location targeted is within the United Kingdom, with operations based in Huyton.