Preliminary Market Engagement for Housing Related Accommodation Based Support for Homeless Households

THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION Leicester City Council (‘the Council”) is preparing to establish a Contract for Families and Singles Temporary Accommodation Services. This Procurement will be split into 2 Lots: Lot 1 – Families support package - The Council has had capital funding to purchase 2-3 bed family homes to be used as temporary accommodation for families who are homeless.

This requirement is for a suitable Supplier to provide accommodation-based housing support services from the Council-owned building. They must enter into property agreement with the Council, including payment of market rent and to fully furnish and decorate and maintain the properties for suitable use as temporary accommodation.

Lot 2 – Singles support package - The Council has statutory duties to provide temporary accommodation for eligible households. The Council requires a range of support options for singles/childless couples who have complex needs who it can be hard to place in appropriate accommodation and requires an experienced provider who can successfully deliver this service. Total value (estimated) £15,000,000 excluding VAT £18,000,000 including VAT Contract term (estimated) 6 years, 11 months, 27 days We are conducting this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) to: • Inform the market of our intentions. • Seek feedback on the proposed scope and lot structure. • Test supplier appetite