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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council is currently managing a public procurement process for a contract titled "Homelessness Prevention - Visiting Support Service for Young People". This contract falls under the general public services category and aims to provide support services aimed at preventing homelessness among young people aged 16 to 25 in the Edinburgh area. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 12th October 2017. The evaluation criteria for award were weighted 60% on quality and 40% on price, focusing on the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT). The contract was signed on 22nd March 2018 and is presently active.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in social services and youth support, especially those with experience in homelessness prevention and community-based work. Businesses that can offer quality outreach services, independent living skills training, and employability support are particularly well-suited to compete. Moreover, the requirement for community benefits means that bidders must demonstrate how their services will not only meet contractual obligations but also contribute positively to the community, which may further enhance their appeal to the contracting authority and local stakeholders.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Homelessness Prevention - Visiting Support Service for Young People

Notice Description

Provision of a young people's visiting support service for homelessness prevention in the City of Edinburgh Council local authority area. The Service Provider will work with young people aged between 16 to 25 years of age who are at risk of becoming homeless, who are homeless or who have recently experienced homelessness to enable them to move to or keep settled accommodation, gain independent living skills and engage with employability services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement of homelessness prevention, visiting support services for young people in the City of Edinburgh Council local authority area.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000508693
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR317294
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Apr 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Mar 20188 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
Postcode Area
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

Notice Documents

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