| Nottingham City Council has launched a new Open Framework for suppliers to provide emergency or temporary accommodation with support services for people experiencing homelessness. This framework replaces the previous Lot 3 – Temporary Accommodation for Homeless Households and requires providers to deliver both accommodation and tailored support (such as housing advice, health and social care liaison, and move-on planning). 🔑 Key Details 
Single framework (no Lots): One bid gives access to all call-off opportunities.
Required documents: Core Supplier Information dossier + Procurement Specific Questionnaire.
Submission platform: East Midlands Procurement Portal. ⚠️Please ensure your responses are complete and accurate so errors do not prohibit you from progressing through the process. ⚠️ All existing providers must reapply to deliver services from 1 April 2026. The framework will also be used to reduce reliance on Nightly Paid Emergency Accommodation, with a call-off opportunity immediately after awards. 📅 Deadlines 
Enquiry deadline: 17 October 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline: 4 November 2025, 10:00am
Estimated award decision: 3 December 2025 📊 Award Criteria (Quality & Price) 
Access & availability of services – 15%
Resettlement / move-on support – 20%
Partnership working – 15%
Statutory duties compliance – 15%
Staffing & competency – 15%
Mobilisation of accommodation units – 20% 📆 Contract Duration 
Initial term: 1 Jan 2026 – 31 Dec 2028
Extension: up to 5 years (to 31 Dec 2033)
Call-off order lengths will vary. 📂 How to ApplyTender documents are available via the East Midlands Procurement Portal (search CPU7772). You must register to apply.
 💡 Need help with registration? Contact Proactis (not the Council) via Helpdesk, Tel: 0330 005 0352, or Email: [email protected]. 👉 If you registered with the Find a Tender Service before 24 February 2025, you will need to re-register on the updated platform (guidance available here). 📨 For all queries, please use the East Midlands Procurement Portal. 🔗 More information: CPU7772 - Emergency and/or Temporary Accommodation with Support for the Homeless - Find a Tender. |