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Provision of Temporary Emergency Accommodation (East Lothian Council)

East Lothian Council · Local authority

In brief

East Lothian Council is looking for suppliers for care work (Scotland).

The notice does not state a value.

Bids close at midday, Monday 9 November 2026.

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Can I win this?

Key dates

Bids by
midday, Monday 9 November 2026

How bids are scored

Quality 20% · Price 80%

Price matters most. Expect to compete hard on cost.

Competition

Usually low: a median of 2 bids per contract for this buyer (from 9 awards in the last 12 months).

Framework

Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work.

What the notice says

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.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk.
  3. Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Monday 9 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Contract notice · notice 091498-2026

About the buyer

East Lothian CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

18

Awards

12

Suppliers it has used most for care

  • The Rock Trust1 contract
All tenders and awards from East Lothian Council

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From notice 091498-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 28 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.