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Welcome Centre for People who are Rough Sleeping in Edinburgh

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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Planning

04 Aug 2026 at 14:45

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for a Welcome Centre aimed at supporting people who are rough sleeping in Edinburgh. This project falls under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services, with a broad focus on social work services with accommodation. The procurement method involves issuing a Prior Information Notice (PIN) as a first step, with a view to capturing interest from service providers in the Edinburgh area. Notable dates include a deadline for submitting interest by 12 noon on Thursday, 27 August 2026, while further communication about the future notice is expected by 27 November 2026. Interested organisations can contact Claudine Persaud at the City of Edinburgh Council for more information.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialised in delivering social work services with a focus on accommodation and support for the homeless. Companies that are well-suited to compete for this contract would ideally have proven expertise, capability, and capacity within the Edinburgh region. Offering an opportunity to partner with a regional authority like The City of Edinburgh Council could be a considerable step for business growth, enhancing reputation and expanding service portfolios within the public sector. Moreover, this project allows businesses to make a meaningful impact on tackling homelessness locally, aligning commercial aims with social responsibility.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Welcome Centre for People who are Rough Sleeping in Edinburgh

Notice Description

The Council is seeking to appoint a single Service Provider to deliver a Welcome Centre for people who are rough sleeping within the boundaries of Edinburgh. Further details relating to the requirement are provided within the attached PIN Brief.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is: - to advise the market that the City of Edinburgh Council (the Council), intend to tender a contract for a Welcome Centre for People who are Rough Sleeping in Edinburgh (the Service) - to assess the current Service Provider market, by seeking notes of interest from suitably qualified organisations operating in the Edinburgh area, that have the expertise, capability and capacity to deliver the Service. Further details relating to the requirement are provided within the attached PIN Brief. Additional information: If you wish to note interest in this contract opportunity, please indicate so on Public Contract Scotland and complete the attached PIN questionnaire and email it to claudine.persaud@edinburgh.gov.uk by 12 noon on Thursday 27 August 2026. Please note that completed PIN Questionnaires received after 12 noon on Thursday 27 August 2026 may not be considered.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06db94
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073824-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Nov 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

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