Planning

Provsion of a Rent Deposit Gurantee Scheme

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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Planning

23 Oct 2017 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council is planning to initiate a tender for the "Provision of a Rent Deposit Guarantee Scheme." This procurement falls under the services category and aims to address homelessness in the Edinburgh area. The Supply Market Awareness Day is scheduled for 16 November 2017, from 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm, at the European Room, City Chambers, High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1YJ. Interested service providers must confirm their attendance by 13 November 2017. This is an important step in gathering market input before potentially moving into a competitive tendering process.

This opportunity allows businesses specialising in social services, housing, and support solutions to engage with the City of Edinburgh Council and influence the development of the Rent Deposit Guarantee Service. Companies that provide assessment, financial services, or support to individuals at risk of homelessness will find this tender particularly relevant. Participating in this process could position businesses to contribute directly to reducing homelessness in the region while expanding their service offerings through collaboration with the local authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provsion of a Rent Deposit Gurantee Scheme

Notice Description

The City of Edinburgh Council would like to engage with potential Service Providers to participate in the development of A Rent Deposit Guarantee Service in Edinburgh. The Council is currently gathering information and as part of the design process would like to invite all interested potential Service Providers to a Supply Market Awareness Day. The purpose of this event is to collate input from the supply market for the development of a Rent Deposit Guarantee Service. Please note: by submitting your interest you are agreeing to further engagement with the City of Edinburgh Council. The Council may decide to competitively tender this contract in the future.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The City of Edinburgh Council would like to engage with potential Service Providers to participate in the development of a rent deposit guarantee service. The proposed service is for households who have been assessed by the City of Edinburgh Council as homeless, or at risk of homelessness. Eligible households will include single persons, couples (with or without children) and groups of adults sharing. The key role of the Service Provider will be to facilitate the following: 1) Assess the housing and support need, and financial circumstances of households interested in the service; 2) Issue a written guarantee to landlords when a new tenancy is established; 3) Provide and oversee a tenants' savings programme; 4) Resolve claims against the guarantee (within the agreed timeline); 5) Make appropriate referrals to advice and support services to prevent homelessness (as and when required); and 6) Maximise the number of households that can benefit from the service. This opportunity is to participate in the coproduction of a service specification for the above service and by submitting your interest you are agreeing to further engagement with the City of Edinburgh Council. The Council may decide to competitively tender this contract in the future.. Please refer to the Briefing Document and Programme for Supply Market Awareness Event.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000516247
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT298884
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information 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

70 - Real estate services

CPV Codes

70210000 - Residential property renting or leasing services

70311000 - Residential building rental or sale services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jan 2018Expired
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
Lynn Hemsley
Contact Email
lynn.hemsley@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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