Open Framework for Emergency Accommodation and Nightly-Let Housing Provision

Bedford Borough Council is establishing an Open Framework for Emergency Accommodation and Nightly-Let Housing Provision to secure safe, appropriate and well-managed temporary accommodation for households requiring emergency housing.

The framework sets out the standards, conditions and obligations for providers supplying emergency accommodation and nightly-let housing. The Council aims to ensure that all accommodation supports residents’ health, wellbeing and access to local services.

The framework covers a range of accommodation types and will operate over an eight-year period.

Buyer: Bedford Borough Council

Contract Value: £50,000,000

Contract Length: 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2034 (8 years)

Submission Deadline: 29 July 2026, 12:00pm

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Accommodation Lots

The framework includes the following accommodation categories:

• Lot 1 – Studio accommodation
• Lot 2 – One-bedroom self-contained units
• Lot 3 – Two-bedroom self-contained units
• Lot 4 – Three-bedroom self-contained units
• Lot 5 – Four-bedroom self-contained units
• Lot 6 – Shared or dormitory-style accommodation

Unless otherwise stated, the specification applies across all accommodation types.

Provider Requirements

Providers should demonstrate:

• Employer’s Liability Insurance of £10 million (where staff are employed).
• Public Liability Insurance of £5 million.
• Buildings Insurance covering the full reinstatement value of each property.
• Contents Insurance for furnished accommodation.
• Appropriate safeguarding, equality, health and safety, environmental, GDPR, information governance, whistleblowing and anti-bribery policies.
• Registration with the Central Digital Platform (CDP).
• Registration with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) compliance.

Providers must also hold, or obtain before contract commencement, all required legal registrations and licences, including where applicable:

• Current Gas Safety Certificate (CP12).
• Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR).
• Energy Performance Certificate (minimum Band E).
• HMO licence where required.
• Legionella risk assessment.
• Selective licensing registration or exemption where applicable.
• Any statutory landlord registrations.

Evaluation Criteria

• Quality – 90%
• Social Value – 10%

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