Extension of existing Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Supply of Temporary Accommodation

Buyer
London Borough of Waltham Forest
Value
£218,750,000
Closes
23 February 2029
Where
Walthamstow, London
Type
Dynamic purchasing system (open to join)

In plain English

London Borough of Waltham Forest is extending their existing Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for temporary accommodation supply until February 2029. This is a framework through which suppliers can be added at any time to provide temporary housing solutions. The total value across the full period is £218.75 million, with £68.75 million estimated for this 33-month extension.

What the buyer wants

• Supply temporary accommodation units (furnished or unfurnished properties) to house residents in need • Manage properties on behalf of the council, potentially including maintenance and tenant support • Meet regular council selection criteria and demonstrate financial stability, safeguarding compliance, and proper insurance throughout the contract period

Likely requirements

Our reading of the notice. Always check the tender documents.

Most small single-property landlords will struggle: the council sets strict selection criteria that typically require demonstrated experience with local authority contracts, robust financial reserves, established safeguarding systems, and the ability to manage multiple properties simultaneously. If you have fewer than 5-10 rental properties or no prior local authority experience, you are unlikely to be admitted to the DPS.

How to bid

This is a Dynamic Purchasing System: an open list of approved suppliers. You can apply to join at any time while it runs, and once accepted you can bid for the individual contracts the buyer runs through it.

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