Provision of Temporary Emergency Accommodation (East Lothian Council)
East Lothian Council, the local government authority serving the East Lothian area of Scotland, is establishing a flexible purchasing system for temporary emergency accommodation for individuals and households experiencing homelessness. The contract covers hotel or bed-and-breakfast-style rooms purchased by the Council on a per-night basis when no other temporary accommodation is available to meet demand. Suppliers will provide accommodation within the East Lothian geographical area, while the Council will have no responsibility for other aspects of the accommodation beyond purchasing the room. The proposed duration is two years, with two optional one-year extensions, giving a potential maximum term of four years. No estimated contract value is specified. The critical requirement is the ability to provide hotel or B&B-style emergency accommodation rooms within East Lothian when requested by the Council.
Buyer: East Lothian Council. Source: Public Contracts Scotland. Updated 28 Sept 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: Not stated by the buyer
- Bids close: 9 Nov 2026
- Location: East Lothian and Midlothian
- Procedure: Open procedure
- Category: Services provided by bed and breakfast establishments (55270000)
From the official notice
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.
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 9 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The buyer has not published a value.
Who can apply?
Any supplier that meets the buyer's requirements can apply. Check the official notice for conditions.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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