Scope
Reference
2765-PPT-O
Description
East Suffolk Council (ESC) intends to commission key services across the District under Homelessness and Rough Sleeping from 2026-2029.
The Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Grant 2026-2029 will build on past successes, provide ongoing support to those who need it and continue the work to reduce and ultimately end rough sleeping in East Suffolk through building sustainable pathways and preventing rough sleeping.
Lot 1. Safe to Stay Hub x 12 beds (minimum of 12 beds, all under one roof). This will also include any staffing costs to deliver the service. Location to be in Lowestoft.
Lot 2. Rough Sleeping Initiative Beds x 10 (Across East Suffolk - can be dispersed or under one roof to cover both North and South under one supplier). ESC will provide staffing support through the inhouse Outreach Team for these beds' spaces.
Total value (estimated)
- £640,928 excluding VAT
- £873,992 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 16 April 2026 to 30 March 2029
- Possible extension to 30 March 2030
- 3 years, 11 months, 15 days
Description of possible extension:
optional 1 year extension subject to availability of funding and approval
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 45212413 - Short-stay accommodation construction work
- 55110000 - Hotel accommodation services
- 55250000 - Letting services of short-stay furnished accommodation
- 70333000 - Housing services
Contract locations
- UKH14 - Suffolk
Lot constraints
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:
Bidders can bid for multiple lots and can be awarded if they win
Lot 1. Safe to Stay Hub in Lowestoft
Description
Safe to stay hub Safe to Stay Hub with a minimum number of 12 bed spaces.
Lot value (estimated)
- £0 excluding VAT
- £582,662 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Rough Sleeping Initiative
Description
Rough Sleeping Initiative Beds x 10 across East Suffolk (North and South).
Lot value (estimated)
- £0 excluding VAT
- £291,330 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Submission
Enquiry deadline
16 February 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
6 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Please register for free on the following link to view the full documentation and express interest once logged in and submit your tender response: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/eastsuffolk
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
2 April 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Simple description | 100% quality |
Price |
Weighting description
100% quality
Other information
Payment terms
30 days payment term. Full detail in tender document
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/eastsuffolk/aspx/Home
Please register for free on the following link to view the full documentation and express interest once logged in and submit your tender response: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/eastsuffolk
Contracting authority
East Suffolk Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLPP-1174-BHLX
East Suffolk House, Station Road, Melton
Woodbridge
IP12 1RT
United Kingdom
Contact name: Emma Akpan
Telephone: 01394444676
Email: procurement@eastsuffolk.gov.uk
Website: http://www.eastsuffolk.gov.uk
Region: UKH14 - Suffolk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government