FOI Request - Temporary Accommodation Hotel Usage

Request 101003875144

1.  Hotel Usage:

a) Do you currently use any hotels (either directly or through third-party providers) for temporary accommodation purposes, such as housing homeless households or individuals?

b)  If yes, please list the hotel names and postcodes currently in use.

2.  Rates and Payments:

a) What are the typical rates paid per room or per night (or per room per month) for such accommodation?

b)  Please provide the average rate range or rate bands applicable for the past 12 months.

3.  Opportunities to Offer Hotels:

a)  Can external hotel operators or accommodation providers offer rooms to the Council at lower or more competitive rates for temporary accommodation use?

4.  Procurement / Contact Information:

a)  If yes, please provide the name, email address, and contact number of the appropriate officer or department to whom such offers or proposals should be directed (e.g., Housing, Temporary Accommodation, or Procurement)

Response 19-11-2025

1. We do not currently use any hotels for temporary homeless accommodation. We have not had to use any hotels for this purpose for over 2 months.

2. We only use hotels as a very short term solution to provide temporary accommodation as and when required, on a nightly basis. Our providers range from £70 per night to £160 per night.

3. We do not contract regularly with any particular providers and only make spot purchases when required but we try to maintain best value principles and are always looking to secure the most competitive price.

4. Temporary Accommodation Manager