Social and other specific services – public contracts
Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Falkirk Council
The Foundry, 4 Central Boulevard, Central Park
Larbert
FK5 4RU
UK
Telephone: +44 1324506070
E-mail: cpu@falkirk.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM76
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.falkirk.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00184
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Provision of Temporary Emergency Accommodation
Reference number: TCC/085/26
II.1.2) Main CPV code
55270000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Falkirk Council wishes to establish a framework for the Provision of Temporary Emergency Accommodation for individuals and households experiencing homelessness, including customers with complex needs in the area, ideally within Falkirk but are open to businesses within 30 miles radius of West Bridge Street, Falkirk, FK1 5RS. 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 one additional year.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
300 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
55110000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM76
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Falkirk Council wishes to establish a framework for the Provision of Temporary Emergency Accommodation for individuals and households experiencing homelessness, including customers with complex needs in the area, ideally within Falkirk but are open to businesses within 30 miles radius of West Bridge Street, Falkirk, FK1 5RS.
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.
Providers will offer fully furnished, safe, warm, and well managed rooms suitable for single people, couples, families, and individuals with complex needs, including those experiencing trauma, addiction, exploitation, mental health issues, or other vulnerabilities.
Each household (usually an individual or a couple but may at times also include children) must have their own lockable bedroom and access to a bathroom.
Falkirk Council expects the rate per night not exceeding GBP 100 per room, inclusive of all essential utilities and statutory safety requirements.
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
300 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The proposed contract duration is two years, with an optional extension of one additional year.
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.4) Objective rules and criteria for participation
Ability to accept same day placements, out with normal working hours & on call or out of hours process for booking and arrivals.
Premises must meet health, safety, and fire regulations, with robust safeguarding arrangements & incident reporting.
Staff must be trained to work sensitively with customers with complex issues.
Have clean, safe, & secure rooms with private sleeping facilities, access to bathroom, options for disability access, family rooms, & pet policies.
Premises must be located within Falkirk or within 30 miles radius of FK1 5RS with access to public transport links & local services.
Ability to provide transport to & from the Hotel/B&B accommodation if the accommodation is out with the Falkirk Council area.
Hold information about timely arrival/departure notifications, occupancy records.
Rate per night must be within the limit of GBP 100.
Experience of providing the service as detailed in the service specification document.
See also Section VI.3.
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
Must have the required insurance cover - Employer’s (Compulsory) Liability Insurance (no less than GBP 10,000,000), and Public Liability Insurance (no less than GBP 5,000,000).
Must attend review and contract monitoring meetings as required.
Must provide performance information, including occupancy, incident logs, complaints, and compliance documentation.
Must participate in quality assurance processes and implement improvements where necessary.
Must produce valid certificates that the bidder complies with the required environmental management systems or standards, when requested, for e.g., Electrical Installation Condition Report, fire safety risk assessment, etc.
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.11) Main features of the award procedure:
Please see tender documents for more information.
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
04/03/2026
Local time: 11:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
An addition to section III.1.4 Objective rules and criteria for participation -
SPD 4B.2 Where the credit score is less than 30/100 the bidder may be excluded from the tender process unless satisfactory information is
provided that gives assurances regarding financial risk in appointing the bidder to the Framework.
Reserve right to open Framework to new entrants. New Entrants will be subject to the same requirements as detailed in this Contract Notice
and Tender Documents.
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Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:
Please see the tender documents for more information.
(SC Ref:822867)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Falkirk Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Sheriff Court House Main Street Camelon
Falkirk
FK1 4AR
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
12/02/2026