Scope
Description
Folkestone & Hythe District Council (FHDC) is seeking multiple providers to supply a range of high-quality temporary accommodation units for homeless households across the district and, where appropriate, outside the district. Accommodation types include single, double, twin, and family rooms with a focus on suitability, safety, and proximity to Folkestone.
The contract is anticipated to start in October 2025 and continue for a period of 12 months (with the option to extend for up to three additional periods of 12 months each).
Please note: The Council intends to award this contract to multiple suppliers using a tiered system based on lowest submitted room rates. Bookings will be offered to the lowest-cost suitable provider first, moving down the list if unavailable. There is no guarantee of volume or exclusivity
Total value (estimated)
- £3,200,000 excluding VAT
- £3,840,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2026
- Possible extension to 30 September 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
The contract is anticipated to start in October 2025 and continue for a period of 12 months (with the option to extend for up to three additional periods of 12 months each).
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 55110000 - Hotel accommodation services
- 55250000 - Letting services of short-stay furnished accommodation
- 55270000 - Services provided by bed and breakfast establishments
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
1 August 2025, 9:00pm
Tender submission deadline
11 August 2025, 1:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Submission should be via www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
27 August 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | 100% Evaluation based on quality criteria |
Quality |
Weighting description
100% Quality Evaluation
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Documents
Associated tender documents
http://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk
Technical specifications to be met
http://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk
Contracting authority
The District Council of Folkestone and Hythe
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHJN-7589-LMHY
Civic Centre, Castle Hill Avenue
Folkestone
CT20 2QY
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ44 - East Kent
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government