Temporary / Emergency Accommodation

{
  "id": "030585-2026",
  "tag": [
    "tender"
  ],
  "date": "2026-04-01T16:52:11+01:00",
  "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-067b2f",
  "buyer": {
    "id": "GB-PPON-PMPB-8772-VYWM",
    "name": "Durham County Council"
  },
  "tender": {
    "id": "003393",
    "lots": [
      {
        "id": "1",
        "value": {
          "amount": 7500000,
          "currency": "GBP",
          "amountGross": 9000000
        },
        "status": "active",
        "options": {
          "description": "This contract is based on demand therefore the value may increase or decrease depending on usage."
        },
        "renewal": {
          "description": "One extension of 12 months available subject to budget and commissioner approval"
        },
        "hasOptions": true,
        "hasRenewal": true,
        "suitability": {
          "sme": true
        },
        "awardCriteria": {
          "criteria": [
            {
              "name": "Temporary and Emergency Accommodation Provider Application Form",
              "type": "quality"
            }
          ],
          "weightingDescription": "Bidders are required to complete an application form to which will be reviewed by the council prior to admission onto the list, the form carries no weighted questions or price input for evaluation. \nThe temporary and emergency accommodation must be within the boundaries of County Durham and/or its neighbouring authorities, if your accommodation is outside of the specified geographical area, your application will be removed from the process.\nNote: no standstill period applies to this opportunity"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
          "endDate": "2028-03-31T23:59:59+01:00",
          "startDate": "2026-05-01T00:00:00+01:00",
          "maxExtentDate": "2029-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
        }
      }
    ],
    "items": [
      {
        "id": "1",
        "relatedLot": "1",
        "deliveryAddresses": [
          {
            "region": "UKC",
            "country": "GB",
            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
          }
        ],
        "additionalClassifications": [
          {
            "id": "55110000",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Hotel accommodation services"
          },
          {
            "id": "55200000",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Camping sites and other non-hotel accommodation"
          },
          {
            "id": "98341000",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Accommodation services"
          }
        ]
      }
    ],
    "title": "Temporary / Emergency Accommodation",
    "value": {
      "amount": 7500000,
      "currency": "GBP",
      "amountGross": 9000000
    },
    "status": "active",
    "coveredBy": [
      "GPA"
    ],
    "documents": [
      {
        "id": "conflictOfInterest",
        "description": "Not published",
        "documentType": "conflictOfInterest"
      },
      {
        "id": "030585-2026",
        "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030585-2026",
        "format": "text/html",
        "noticeType": "UK4",
        "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender",
        "documentType": "tenderNotice",
        "datePublished": "2026-04-01T16:52:11+01:00"
      }
    ],
    "procedure": {
      "isAccelerated": true,
      "acceleratedRationale": "State of urgency"
    },
    "legalBasis": {
      "id": "2023/54",
      "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents",
      "scheme": "UKPGA"
    },
    "techniques": {
      "frameworkAgreement": {
        "type": "closed",
        "method": "withoutReopeningCompetition",
        "description": "This is an open list where suppliers can submit an application to join throughout the lifetime of the contract. \nDirect call-offs will be undertaken at the discretion of the Council based on availability, need and professional judgement.\nPricing will be determined at point of call-off.",
        "isOpenFrameworkScheme": true,
        "openFrameworkSchemeEndDate": "2029-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
      },
      "hasFrameworkAgreement": true
    },
    "awardPeriod": {
      "endDate": "2026-05-01T23:59:59+01:00"
    },
    "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. \nAccommodation required includes self‑contained units, B&B / hotel rooms, and accessible options. Accommodation may be required at short notice and for varying durations.\nProviders must comply with all relevant legislation including the Housing Act 1996, Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, HHSRS, Equality Act 2010, and UK GDPR. \nThis open list will allow the Council to make individual placement requests based on need, suitability, and availability.\nAcceptance 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.\nThis 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\nA standstill period is not being applied to this opportunity",
    "tenderPeriod": {
      "endDate": "2026-04-21T23:59:59+01:00"
    },
    "enquiryPeriod": {
      "endDate": "2026-04-21T23:59:59+01:00"
    },
    "aboveThreshold": true,
    "submissionTerms": {
      "languages": [
        "en"
      ],
      "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "allowed"
    },
    "procurementMethod": "open",
    "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
    "submissionMethodDetails": "Application forms can be requested by emailing corporate.procurement@durham.gov.uk or can be accessed free of charge at www.open-uk.org using the reference number OPEN2026533.",
    "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure"
  },
  "parties": [
    {
      "id": "GB-PPON-PMPB-8772-VYWM",
      "name": "Durham County Council",
      "roles": [
        "buyer"
      ],
      "address": {
        "region": "UKC14",
        "country": "GB",
        "locality": "Durham",
        "postalCode": "DH1 5WB",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "Corten House, Dunholme Close"
      },
      "details": {
        "url": "http://www.durham.gov.uk/",
        "classifications": [
          {
            "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
            "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
            "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
          }
        ]
      },
      "identifier": {
        "id": "PMPB-8772-VYWM",
        "scheme": "GB-PPON"
      },
      "contactPoint": {
        "email": "corporate.procurement@durham.gov.uk"
      }
    }
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "initiationType": "tender"
}