Scope
Description
RBWM is a non-stock holding Council and therefore need to procure temporary accommodation to meet homelessness. With a very limited Council's owned accommodation and a need to fulfil its statutory duty, RBWM seek to create a framework for provision of temporary accommodation by appointing a number of suitable Providers (Housing Companies, Lettings Agents or other capable organisations) who can offer a wide range of suitable properties which can be used for temporary accommodation placements by RBWM as/when required.
The ITT documents are hosted on https://public.bravosolution.co.uk
and describe how the Procurement will be conducted, including details of the associated Procurement timetable, award criteria and how to respond to this opportunity
Commercial tool
Establishes an open framework
Total value (estimated)
- £50,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 June 2026 to 1 June 2029
- Possible extension to 1 June 2034
- 8 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
This Open frameworks will be "reopened" (i.e. one framework in the scheme expires as the next one commences) periodically throughout the term to allow new suppliers to tender for a place on the framework.
The first reopening will be after 3 years from the award of the first framework (or earlier subject to the Authority's discretion).
and the second reopening will happen within a period of 5 years beginning on the award of the second framework in the scheme.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 55250000 - Letting services of short-stay furnished accommodation
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
Contract locations
- UKJ - South East (England)
Framework
Open framework scheme end date (estimated)
1 June 2034
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
This Open Framework is for provision of various types of properties which will be used for temporary accommodation by the Council as when required. The full details are provided in the ITT documents.
The Framework will allow the Council to award the call off contracts ( referred to as Placement Contracts in the Terms and Conditions and Specification ) with and without further competition. All properties put forward to the Council for a potential temporary accommodation placements , must meet the required standards as described in the Specification. The selection of properties will be based on the suitability and the cost.
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
As per the ITT documents
Technical ability conditions of participation
As per the ITT documents
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
7 April 2026, 1:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
All submission must be done via the Portal where the tender is hosted which is https://public.bravosolution.co.uk//
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
22 May 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 April 2029
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical and Qualitative Aspect of the Service Delivery | There are various sub-criteria with allocated % weightings . The details are included in the ITT documents. |
Quality | 100% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
The market engagement was carried out with other Authorities and suppliers. Notice was published in the Contract Finder
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://public.bravosolution.co.uk//
The ITT documents are hosted on the portal https://public.bravosolution.co.uk//
Contracting authority
Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJQM-1124-QDHW
St Ives Road
Maidenhead
SL6 1RF
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@rbwm.gov.uk
Region: UKJ11 - Berkshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government