Scope
Reference
100106954
Description
Preliminary Market Engagement:
We are seeking to provide a service that will offer suitable and safe temporary accommodation within the Wakefield District to single people without the need for an assessment to access it. A basic referral will be given to the accommodation provider, and the provider will need to let the Council know if they can provide accommodation within 15 minutes of receiving the referral. It is expected that 95% of referrals will be accepted into the service.
The accommodation will deliver:
• Around 11 units of single person accommodation - there may be a need to provide some flexibility around the number of beds provided at any one time.
• A support package to those accommodated
• Referrals for those accommodated into specialist services. The provider should have strong partnership working arrangements with agencies providing services and support for vulnerable groups.
• Work alongside Council staff to assist service users moving on from the contracted accommodation into further mainstream accommodation
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 55110000 - Hotel accommodation services
- 98341000 - Accommodation services
Contract locations
- UKE45 - Wakefield
Engagement
Engagement deadline
28 January 2026
Engagement process description
This Market Engagement is to enable the council to better understand the market and opportunities in terms of temporary emergency accommodation.
We are seeking to provide a service that will offer suitable and safe temporary accommodation within the Wakefield District to single people without the need for an assessment to access it. A basic referral will be given to the accommodation provider, and the provider will need to let the Council know if they can provide accommodation within 15 minutes of receiving the referral. It is expected that 95% of referrals will be accepted into the service.
The Market Engagement documentation can be accessed via Mercell YORtender - Please ensure you have a Mercell YORtender account to enable you to access and download the documents.
Completed questionnaires and any accompanying information should be uploaded to the YORtender system (https://yortender.eu-supply.com) reference: 100106954 - RFS24-135 - Temporary Emergency Accommodation, no later than 10:00 noon 28/01/2026
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contracting authority
The Council of the City of Wakefield
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDZN-8179-PJQV
Wood Street
Wakefield
WF1 2HQ
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@wakefield.gov.uk
Website: https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/
Region: UKE45 - Wakefield
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government