Temporary / Emergency Accommodation
| Source: | Find a Tender Service (FTS) |
| Buyer: | Durham County Council |
| Main Category: | Services |
| Procurement Method: | Open procedure |
| Tender Status: | Active |
| Estimated Value (ex. VAT): | £7,500,000 |
| Estimated Value (inc. VAT): | £9,000,000 |
| Release Date: | 1 April 2026 |
| Application Deadline: | 21 April 2026 |
| Enquiry Deadline: | 21 April 2026 |
| Contract Start Date: | 30 April 2026 (Estimated) |
| Contract End Date: | 31 March 2028 (Estimated) |
| Contract Duration: | 1.9 years |
| Procurement ID (OCID): | ocds-h6vhtk-067b2f🔒 BidWriter |
| Notice Reference: | 030585-2026🔒 BidWriter |
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Description
Durham County Council is seeking to establish a list of accommodation providers who can provide temporary and emergency accommodation within the boundaries of County Durham and its neighbouring authorities. Accommodation required includes self‑contained units, B&B / hotel rooms, and accessible options. Accommodation may be required at short notice and for varying durations. Providers must comply with all relevant legislation including the Housing Act 1996, Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, HHSRS, Equality Act 2010, and UK GDPR. This open list will allow the Council to make individual placement requests based on need, suitability, and availability. Acceptance onto the list provides for no form of exclusivity or volume guarantee by the Council for Services from the Provider and the Council is at all times entitled to enter into other contracts and agreements with other Providers for the provision of any Services. This list is an open list and accommodation providers can apply throughout the lifetime of the contract, please request and submit an application form either via www.open-uk.org or Corporate.Procurement@Durham.gov.uk A standstill period is not being applied to this opportunity
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Application Deadline
21 April 2026
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Estimated Value
£7,500,000
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