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CT1061_1a - Temporary Accommodation Services

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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19 May 2025 at 15:58

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council is spearheading a procurement process titled "CT1061_1a - Temporary Accommodation Services" within the services category, specifically targeting social work services with accommodation. This initiative aims to provide temporary housing for the Ukrainian re-settlement scheme, meeting pressing needs due to unforeseen circumstances. The process currently stands at the Award stage, with the contract signed on 1st May 2025. It employs a limited procurement method, executed without prior publication of a call for competition, to address specific and immediate needs. The contract has been awarded to Apart Hotels Worldwide Ltd, indicating a potential maximum expenditure of £7,194,150 over a potential three-year span, with funding supplied by the Scottish Government. To fulfil the council's stringent requirements, included within the contract are clauses ensuring prompt payment to sub-contractors and adherence to at least the real Living Wage for workers.

This procurement presents a unique opportunity for businesses providing temporary accommodation services, especially those capable of delivering self-contained apartments on short-term lets. Businesses with experience in handling swift scale-up operations and those situated in Edinburgh or the surrounding UKM75 region would be well-suited for such opportunities. Furthermore, the contract's conditions, such as the quick payment cycle and wage conditions, ensure fair practices, potentially attracting businesses prioritising ethical operations. Companies able to fulfil the rigorous monitoring and reporting requirements set by the council can significantly benefit, establishing themselves as key partners in public sector service delivery and contributing to their portfolio of government contracts.

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Notice Title

CT1061_1a - Temporary Accommodation Services

Notice Description

The Council has taken on responsibility to provide Accommodation for the Ukrainian re-settlement scheme previously delivered by the Scottish Government. The procurement is for suitably sized temporary accommodation on short-term lets for adults and families.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The City of Edinburgh Council has taken on contractual responsibility for some of the Scottish Government's Welcome Accommodation, previously provided by Scottish Government via their contracted partner Corporate Travel Management. Since 2021 there has been a range of welcome accommodation across Scotland, including hotels, apartments, aparthotels and, previously, cabins onboard M/S Victoria and M/S Ambition. Should a displaced person from Ukraine require welcome accommodation, it is, in the majority of cases, allocated via the core welcome hub in Edinburgh. When in welcome accommodation, matching discussions will take place to secure an offer of suitable longer-term accommodation. This contract is for a small number of temporary self-contained apartments for those still awaiting an offer of suitable longer-term accommodation. It should be noted that all contract values stated within this notice are maximum indications only over the full term of the call-off, funding for which has been provided by the Scottish Government.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05179d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022868-2025
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
£7,194,150 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20259 months 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
Not specified
Contact Email
john.youngs@edinburgh.gov.uk
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

APART HOTELS WORLDWIDE

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