Colchester City Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Temporary Accommodation for Homeless Households at Avon Way House, Colchester

Awarded 18 Oct 2024

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Awarded18 Oct 2024
Value£16,000,000.00
RegionEast of England
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Expires in 2y 12mo5y term, 41% elapsed
Awarded 18 Oct 2024Expires 17 Oct 2029

Colchester City Council awarded a contract to Beyond the Box Student Limited for the provision of flexible temporary accommodation at Avon Way House, Colchester, to meet the needs of homeless households, including families with children and single people with complex needs.

The contract, valued at AUD 16,000,000, addresses an extraordinarily high demand for affordable accommodation in the borough, where no reasonable alternative suppliers could meet the Council's technical requirements within the necessary timeframe.

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