Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bd0-ed2a-731f-9ac6-115625ec26f2/temporary-accommodation-off-the-streets-accommodation-accommodation-based-serv closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Temporary Accommodation, Off-the-Streets Accommodation, Accommodation-based Services and Floating Support Framework [Exeter City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/exeter-city-council) Estimated value £18,000,000 Published 6 Jul 2026 Deadline Closed 28 Aug 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Split into 4 lots You can usually bid for just the lots you can deliver. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Exeter City Council seeks to establish a four-lot framework under the Light Touch Regime to secure accommodation and support services to meet statutory duties relating to homelessness prevention, relief, and placement; safeguarding of vulnerable adults and families; and delivery of outcome focused support. The framework will enable call offs (Mini competitions or direct awards, where permitted) across the following lots: - Lot 1 Temporary Accommodation (TA) - Short-term, reactive placements, to include placements out of hours, (incl. nightly paid) for individuals/families pursuant to duties under Part 7 of the Housing Act 1996 (as Amended). - Lot 2 Off the Streets Accommodation - Emergency beds and rapid access units (including respite provision) for same day placements for rough sleepers, people at immediate risk of rough sleeping and those not eligible for statutory support. - Lot 3 Accommodation-based Services - Accommodation with intensive housing management function; will support tenants with pathway progression to independence. - Lot 4 Floating Support - support that is not linked to any specific property; will support individuals to sustain tenancies and prevent homelessness. Note: ECC is not guaranteeing volumes at this stage. ## CPV classification Social work services with accommodation Social work services without accommodation Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-05f455-2026-07-06T14:26:24+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-05f455-2026-07-06T14:26:24+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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