Provision of Temporary Emergency Accommodation

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  "date": "2026-02-12T15:16:42Z",
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    "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 \u0026 Breakfast (B\u0026B) 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.\nThe proposed contract duration is two years, with an optional extension of one additional year.",
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        "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.\nEmergency Accommodation is Hotel or Bed \u0026 Breakfast (B\u0026B) 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.\nProviders 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.\nEach 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.\nFalkirk Council expects the rate per night not exceeding GBP 100 per room, inclusive of all essential utilities and statutory safety requirements. Additional information: The proposed contract duration is two years, with an optional extension of one additional year.",
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      "reductionCriteria": "Ability to accept same day placements, out with normal working hours \u0026 on call or out of hours process for booking and arrivals.\nPremises must meet health, safety, and fire regulations, with robust safeguarding arrangements \u0026 incident reporting.\nStaff must be trained to work sensitively with customers with complex issues.\nHave clean, safe, \u0026 secure rooms with private sleeping facilities, access to bathroom, options for disability access, family rooms, \u0026 pet policies.\nPremises must be located within Falkirk or within 30 miles radius of FK1 5RS with access to public transport links \u0026 local services.\nAbility to provide transport to \u0026 from the Hotel/B\u0026B accommodation if the accommodation is out with the Falkirk Council area.\nHold information about timely arrival/departure notifications, occupancy records.\nRate per night must be within the limit of GBP 100.\nExperience of providing the service as detailed in the service specification document.\nSee also Section VI.3."
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