EBBC - Emergency Accommodation DPS
Estimated Value
Up to £0
Deadline
11 October 2028
777 days remaining
Published
20 November 2023
Type
Services
Overview
All local authorities in England have a duty to assist persons and families made homeless or threatened with homelessness. In some situations, where there is a priority need, the local authority will be required to place these persons or families into emergency accommodation whilst an assessment of their case is made. Eastbourne and Lewes District Councils are working to ensure that the quality, volume, and variety of accommodation meets the demand for this service.
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Eastbourne and Lewes District Councils need suppliers to provide emergency temporary housing for homeless people and families while their cases are assessed. This is a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) — an ongoing framework where councils can call off accommodation as needed rather than a one-time fixed contract.
Requirements
- Must be able to provide emergency accommodation suitable for homeless individuals and families
- Properties must meet local authority housing standards and health & safety regulations
- Must be able to respond to placement requests within required timeframes (check full tender for specific response times)
- May need to hold appropriate landlord insurance and comply with lettings regulations
- Likely requirement to undergo safeguarding checks and vetting
- Must comply with Equality Act 2010 and non-discrimination requirements
- Check full tender documents for any specific accommodation standards, amenities, or accessibility requirements
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Provide temporary emergency accommodation units (houses, flats, rooms) for homeless people and families
- Make units available at short notice when councils request placements
- Maintain accommodation to required cleanliness and safety standards
- Work with council staff to manage tenant moves and case endings
- Support vulnerable people during their temporary stay (level of support to be confirmed in full tender)
How to Read This Tender
- 1A Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) is not a fixed contract — it's a pre-approved supplier list. Councils call off accommodation as they need it, so income is variable and based on actual placements, not a guaranteed volume.
- 2Look carefully for the response time requirement — how quickly must you have a property ready? Emergency accommodation often means 24-48 hours notice.
- 3Check whether you need to own properties outright or if you can rent them and sublet. Many suppliers use their own rental stock or partner with landlords.
- 4Understand the payment terms — councils typically pay weekly or monthly based on occupied nights, so check cash flow implications for your business.
- 5Pay attention to what 'emergency accommodation' includes — does it require furnished units? Utilities included? Wi-Fi? Laundry facilities? Read the specification section carefully.
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you don't own many properties, consider partnering with local landlords or property owners who could provide units — you act as the intermediary managing placements and standards for councils. This spreads risk and capital requirements.
- This works well as a supplementary income stream for property businesses or landlords with spare capacity — you don't need dedicated housing stock, just the ability to mobilise properties quickly when councils request them.
- Many councils value suppliers who can offer flexibility on property size and type. If you can manage studio flats, one-beds, and family homes, you're more attractive than a competitor offering only one type.
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Key Dates
Published
20 November 2023
Submission deadline
11 October 2028
Notice type
External Journal
Source
council:se-shared-services
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