Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bda-bc57-71d8-9de9-90f8812066a3/temporary-emergency-accommodation closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Temporary / Emergency Accommodation [Durham County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/durham-county-council) Estimated value £7,500,000 Published 1 Apr 2026 Deadline Closed 21 Apr 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - 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 Durham County Council is seeking to establish a list of accommodation providers who can provide temporary and emergency accommodation within the boundaries of County Durham and its neighbouring authorities. Accommodation required includes self‑contained units, B&B / hotel rooms, and accessible options. Accommodation may be required at short notice and for varying durations. Providers must comply with all relevant legislation including the Housing Act 1996, Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, HHSRS, Equality Act 2010, and UK GDPR. This open list will allow the Council to make individual placement requests based on need, suitability, and availability. Acceptance onto the list provides for no form of exclusivity or volume guarantee by the Council for Services from the Provider and the Council is at all times entitled to enter into other contracts and agreements with other Providers for the provision of any Services. This list is an open list and accommodation providers can apply throughout the lifetime of the contract, please request and submit an application form either via [open-uk.org](https://www.open-uk.org) or A standstill period is not being applied to this opportunity ## CPV classification Hotel accommodation services Camping sites and other non-hotel accommodation Accommodation services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-067b2f-2026-04-01T16:52:11+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-067b2f-2026-04-01T16:52:11+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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