Temporary Accommodation DPS
Framework Description
The London Borough of Southwark's Temporary Accommodation DPS is a long-term route to find and manage temporary homes for homeless families. It runs until 27 February 2031 and is open to new providers throughout. Procurement, contracts and property management are all handled online through the Access Adam portal, and it covers accommodation in Southwark, elsewhere in London and further afield.
Context & Use Case
Southwark's housing service uses the DPS to place families in safe, suitable temporary homes while improving the quality of accommodation and management it buys. It covers all types of temporary accommodation and lets the council source properties wherever they are available, which matters given the pressure on supply in inner London.
Scope of Services
Temporary accommodation for homeless families Accommodation in Southwark, elsewhere in London and outside London Housing management services Property maintenance and compliance with housing standards
Lots
See framework link
Who Can Apply
Landlords, managing agents and temporary accommodation providers, both existing Southwark suppliers and new entrants. Providers do not need properties available when they apply, and can join at any time before 27 February 2031.
Buyer Benefits
Admitting providers before they have properties ready widens the pool Southwark can call on when demand rises. Managing everything through one online portal gives the council a clear audit trail and quicker placements, and quality standards across the DPS support its aim to improve conditions for families.
Next Steps
Register on the Access Adam portal and find Southwark's Temporary Accommodation DPS (Find a Tender notice 012627-2024). Prepare company details, insurance, management procedures and property standards evidence, then apply. Use Southwark's provider sessions and portal training, if offered, to learn how competitions and placements work.
How Athena Can Help
Southwark's DPS runs to 2031, so admission gives years of access to placements. Athena's framework and DPS registration service prepares your application on Access Adam and checks it before submission.
For competitions, our expert bid writing sets out your housing management and resident support, and our public sector pricing advice helps you price placements competitively across London and beyond. We can also map other London temporary accommodation DPSs worth joining alongside Southwark.
