Tenders/Provision of Temporary Emergency Accommodation (East Lothian Council)

Provision of Temporary Emergency Accommodation (East Lothian Council)

East Lothian Council

Published: Sep 28, 2026

Updated: Sep 28, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a framework agreement contract in the social protection and culture and heritage sectors, with a focus on Hospitality. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for framework agreement in the social protection sector. Framework agreements establish terms for recurring procurement over a defined period. Selected firms are called upon as needs arise, making this a longer-term engagement opportunity. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

East Lothian Council wishes to establish a flexible purchasing system for the Provision of Temporary Emergency Accommodation for individuals and households experiencing homelessness within East Lothian Geographical area. 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 +1, +1. East Lothian Council wishes to establish a Flexible Purchasing System of Temporary Emergency Accommodation for individuals and households experiencing homelessness within East Lothian geographical area. 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. Additional information: The proposed contract duration is two years, with an optional extension of +1 +1. Please see Bidder Guidance Document for more information on the operation of the Purchasing System and how to apply.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on September 28, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 091498-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About East Lothian Council

East Lothian Council has issued 224 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 11 currently open and 89 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Transport & Logistics, Environment & Climate, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via Public Contracts Scotland, UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: September 28, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Framework agreement contract in the Social Protection & Welfare sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 091498-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by East Lothian Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.