Scope
Reference
CWC25009
Description
The Housing Act 1996 part VII (as amended by the 2002 Homelessness Act) requires all councils to ensure that interim accommodation is available to homeless households seeking assistance under the homeless legislation and, if a statutory homeless duty is accepted, that provision of temporary accommodation must continue until the homeless household is offered either a secure tenancy, or assured tenancy; or an assured short hold tenancy within the private sector.
The council will require approximately 140 properties for households at any one time as part of this framework agreement. The intention of the framework is to provide suitable provision for temporary accommodation at all times.
The procurement is for services which are considered Light Touch Regime (LTR) services under the Procurement Act 2023, as specified in Section of the Act. This document describes how the Procurement will be conducted, including details of the associated Procurement timetable, award criteria and how to respond to this opportunity.
The initial term will be for 3 (three) years, with the option for 1 (one) 2 (two) year extension. The framework will be based on minimum acceptable performance (map) being met by the tenderer as identified via key performance indicators. The total framework term will not exceed 5 (five) years.
The local authority will create an open, flexible framework in accordance with Section 9 (5) and 45 (9) in the act. The authority reserves the right to re-open the framework at any time to allow further suppliers to bid. When reopening the framework, the authority will not change any T & C's or framework requirements.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £25,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2028
- Possible extension to 31 December 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
1 Optional 2 year extension.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKG39 - Wolverhampton
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
The call-off and pricing structure including ceiling rates are included within the ITT and commercial matrix in the tender pack.
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 stipulated in the ITT
Technical ability conditions of participation
As stipulated in the ITT
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
17 October 2025, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
31 October 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
8 December 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 March 2030
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Implementation Plan | As stipulated in the ITT |
Quality | 50% |
| Experience Providing Temporary Accommodation | As stipulated in the ITT |
Quality | 10% |
| Repairs and Maintenance | As stipulated in the ITT |
Quality | 10% |
| Protected Characteristics | As stipulated in the ITT |
Quality | 10% |
| Addressing Breaches in Terms | As stipulated in the ITT |
Quality | 10% |
| Social Value | As stipulated in the ITT |
Price | 10% |
Other information
Payment terms
As stipulated in the ITT
Description of risks to contract performance
As stipulated in the ITT
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Wolverhampton City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVBV-7568-LBLL
Civic Centre, St Peter's Square
Wolverhampton
WV1 1SH
United Kingdom
Region: UKG39 - Wolverhampton
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government