Award

TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATION UNITS FOR UNACCOMPANIED ASYLUM-SEEKING CHILDREN

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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Award

18 May 2023 at 12:56

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council has awarded a contract for the provision of three temporary accommodation units for unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people. The procurement method was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. Benchmark4 LLP is the active supplier with a contract value of £471,580 signed on 5th May 2023. The procurement stage is complete, and the tender title is 'TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATION UNITS FOR UNACCOMPANIED ASYLUM-SEEKING CHILDREN' under the social work services with accommodation category in the UKM75 region.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses providing social work services with accommodation to engage in the provision of essential support for vulnerable young people. Companies specialising in temporary accommodation services and organisations with expertise in assisting unaccompanied asylum-seeking children would find this tender well-suited for business growth. The negotiated procedure aimed to ensure continuity of service delivery, with a focus on active supplier monitoring and prompt payment obligations to subcontractors within 30 days.

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Notice Title

TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATION UNITS FOR UNACCOMPANIED ASYLUM-SEEKING CHILDREN

Notice Description

This is for the Provision of a Temporary Accommodation Unit x 3 for Unaccompanied Asylum-seeking Young People.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is an urgent requirement for the continuation of a service for unaccompanied asylum seeking young people to ensure stability service and a safe place.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03cd80
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014194-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£471,580 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Paula Deegan
Contact Email
deegan.paula@gmail.com
Contact Phone
+44 1314693922

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BENCHMARK4

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