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15 Jul 2026 at 15:44

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council has successfully completed a procurement process concerning "Accommodation for Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC)" under the social work services with accommodation category, classified under CPV code 85311000. The procurement was conducted using a limited method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, valued at £71,120.25, was awarded to Thistle Rooms Edb Ltd on 1st April 2026. The contract pertains to the provision of services in Edinburgh, UK, within region UKM75. Stakeholders should note that any legal proceedings concerning this procurement may be brought to the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session following the guidelines provided in the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in accommodation and social services, particularly those that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs) such as Thistle Rooms Edb Ltd, which successfully secured this contract. The process highlights the potential for local and international firms to compete for future services contracts with the City of Edinburgh Council, fostering growth in sectors focused on public service delivery. Companies capable of providing quality social work services with accommodation are urged to prepare for similar opportunities, considering the streamlined award procedures that might favour nimble and compliant partners.

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Notice Title

Accommodation for Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC)

Notice Description

Accommodation for unaccompanied asylum seeking children

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cc3e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066952-2026
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
SME

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
£71,120 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

THISTLE ROOMS EDB

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