Provision of Temporary Emergency Accommodation

Opportunity overview

Falkirk Council wishes to establish a framework for the Provision of Temporary Emergency Accommodation for individuals and households experiencing homelessness, including customers with complex needs in the area, ideally within Falkirk but are open to businesses within 30 miles radius of West Bridge Street, Falkirk, FK1 5RS. Emergency Accommodation is Hotel or Bed & Breakfast (B&B) style accommodation which the Council may need to use when there is no other form of temporary accommodation available to meet demand. The council will be purchasing a room on a per night basis only and will have no responsibility for any aspect of the accommodation. The proposed contract duration is two years, with an optional extension of one additional year.

Classification

CPV55270000 — Services provided by bed and breakfast establishments
CPV55110000 — Hotel accommodation services

Lots

Falkirk Council wishes to establish a framework for the Provision of Temporary Emergency Accommodation for individuals and households experiencing homelessness, including customers with complex needs in the area, ideally within Falkirk but are open to businesses within 30 miles radius of West Bridge Street, Falkirk, FK1 5RS. Emergency Accommodation is Hotel or Bed & Breakfast (B&B) style accommodation which the Council may need to use when there is no other form of temporary accommodation available to meet demand. The council will be purchasing a room on a per night basis only and will have no responsibility for any aspect of the accommodation. Providers will offer fully furnished, safe, warm, and well managed rooms suitable for single people, couples, families, and individuals with complex needs, including those experiencing trauma, addiction, exploitation, mental health issues, or other vulnerabilities. Each household (usually an individual or a couple but may at times also include children) must have their own lockable bedroom and access to a bathroom. Falkirk Council expects the rate per night not exceeding GBP 100 per room, inclusive of all essential utilities and statutory safety requirements. Additional information: The proposed contract duration is two years, with an optional extension of one additional year.£300k

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id: TCC/085/26
Status: active
Main Procurement Category: services
How to submit: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ↗
Procurement Method: open
Procurement Method Details: Open procedure
Award Criteria Details: Please see tender documents for more information.

Legal basis

Id: 32014L0024
Scheme: CELEX

Classification

Scheme: CPV
Id: 55270000
Description: Services provided by bed and breakfast establishments

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Communication

Atypical Tool Url: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ↗

Other Requirements

Reduction Criteria: Ability to accept same day placements, out with normal working hours & on call or out of hours process for booking and arrivals. Premises must meet health, safety, and fire regulations, with robust safeguarding arrangements & incident reporting. Staff must be trained to work sensitively with customers with complex issues. Have clean, safe, & secure rooms with private sleeping facilities, access to bathroom, options for disability access, family rooms, & pet policies. Premises must be located within Falkirk or within 30 miles radius of FK1 5RS with access to public transport links & local services. Ability to provide transport to & from the Hotel/B&B accommodation if the accommodation is out with the Falkirk Council area. Hold information about timely arrival/departure notifications, occupancy records. Rate per night must be within the limit of GBP 100. Experience of providing the service as detailed in the service specification document. See also Section VI.3.

Contract terms

Performance Terms: Must have the required insurance cover - Employer’s (Compulsory) Liability Insurance (no less than GBP 10,000,000), and Public Liability Insurance (no less than GBP 5,000,000). Must attend review and contract monitoring meetings as required. Must provide performance information, including occupancy, incident logs, complaints, and compliance documentation. Must participate in quality assurance processes and implement improvements where necessary. Must produce valid certificates that the bidder complies with the required environmental management systems or standards, when requested, for e.g., Electrical Installation Condition Report, fire safety risk assessment, etc.
Has Electronic Ordering: Yes
Electronic Invoicing Policy: allowed
Has Electronic Payment: Yes

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement: Yes

Tender Period

Ends: 4 Mar 2026, 11:00

Submission terms

Languages

Lots and requirements

Entry 1

Id: 1
Description: Falkirk Council wishes to establish a framework for the Provision of Temporary Emergency Accommodation for individuals and households experiencing homelessness, including customers with complex needs in the area, ideally within Falkirk but are open to businesses within 30 miles radius of West Bridge Street, Falkirk, FK1 5RS. Emergency Accommodation is Hotel or Bed & Breakfast (B&B) style accommodation which the Council may need to use when there is no other form of temporary accommodation available to meet demand. The council will be purchasing a room on a per night basis only and will have no responsibility for any aspect of the accommodation. Providers will offer fully furnished, safe, warm, and well managed rooms suitable for single people, couples, families, and individuals with complex needs, including those experiencing trauma, addiction, exploitation, mental health issues, or other vulnerabilities. Each household (usually an individual or a couple but may at times also include children) must have their own lockable bedroom and access to a bathroom. Falkirk Council expects the rate per night not exceeding GBP 100 per room, inclusive of all essential utilities and statutory safety requirements. Additional information: The proposed contract duration is two years, with an optional extension of one additional year.
Status: active

Value

Amount: 300,000
Currency: GBP

Contract period

Duration In Days: 1,080

Items and delivery

Item 1

Id: 1
Related Lot: 1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1

Scheme: CPV
Id: 55110000
Description: Hotel accommodation services

Delivery locations

Entry 1

Region: UKM76

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1

Name: Falkirk Council
Id: GB-FTS-116376

Identifier

Legal Name: Falkirk Council

Address

Street Address: The Foundry, 4 Central Boulevard, Central Park
Locality: Larbert
Region: UKM76
Postal Code: FK5 4RU
Country Name: United Kingdom

Contact

Telephone: +44 1324506070
Email: cpu@falkirk.gov.uk
Url: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ↗

Roles

buyer

Details

Url: http://www.falkirk.gov.uk ↗
Buyer Profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00184 ↗

Classifications

Entry 1

Scheme: TED_CA_TYPE
Id: REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Description: Regional or local authority

Entry 2

Scheme: COFOG
Id: 01
Description: General public services

Organisation 2

Name: Falkirk Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Id: GB-FTS-4165

Identifier

Legal Name: Falkirk Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court

Address

Street Address: Sheriff Court House Main Street Camelon
Locality: Falkirk
Postal Code: FK1 4AR
Country Name: United Kingdom

Roles

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Recorded locations

Buyer location · Larbert · UKM76 · FK5 4RU · United Kingdom
Delivery location · UKM76

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION

013029-2026tender · 12 Feb 2026, 15:16