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16 Jul 2026 at 10:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Accommodation for Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC)" was undertaken by The City of Edinburgh Council. This contract focuses on providing social work services with accommodation, classified under the CPV code 85311000. Located in the Edinburgh region (UKM75), the contract was awarded on 1st April 2026, marking the completion stage of the procurement process. The procurement method used was a limited procedure, executed without a prior publication of a call for competition, and the contract was valued at £101,541. Easylet Scotland LTD has been awarded the contract to deliver these essential services.

This contract offers significant business growth potential for those within the social services sector, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in providing accommodation and support services for vulnerable groups such as asylum-seeking children. The limited procurement method indicates a specialised opportunity well-suited for businesses with the capability to meet the specific criteria set by the council. Companies with expertise in social care services and experience in working with local authorities will find such opportunities particularly beneficial for growth and strategic development within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Accommodation for Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC)

Notice Description

Accommodation for Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ccc6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067195-2026
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
£101,541 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20264 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

EASYLET SCOTLAND

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