Award

Homelessness Prevention - Support to Establish a Home

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

01 Apr 2020 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

21 Aug 2019 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

19 Aug 2019 at 00:00

Tender

19 Jul 2019 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council is currently engaged in a public procurement process, titled "Homelessness Prevention - Support to Establish a Home." This initiative, classified under the 'goods' category within the general public services industry, aims to provide essential support and furnishings to individuals at risk of homelessness in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement method adopted for this tender is the open procedure, which allows any interested party to submit bids. The contract was formally signed on 18th March 2020, with a total contract value of £1,540,000. Additional details can be found through the official channels of the Council.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those involved in supplying goods related to home furnishings and support services for vulnerable individuals. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in the social care sector, especially those focusing on community support and housing, will find this an advantageous contract to pursue. Engaging with this procurement process can lead not only to financial growth but also to a meaningful contribution to local community welfare, enhancing a company's reputation and connections within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Homelessness Prevention - Support to Establish a Home

Notice Description

The Council intends to put a Contract in place to assist with Homelessness Prevention by providing Support to Establish a Home. The Provider will assist people to establish and sustain their homes to prevent the occurrence or recurrence of homelessness through the provision of furnishings and support.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Contract will provide assistance to people to establish and sustain their homes by way of furnishings including something to sit on, something to sleep on and something to cook with. Service Users shall also receive support to live more independently by being encouraged to link with activities which promote and encourage independence.

Renewal: Optional 2 x 12 month extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000591206
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR384744
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39516000 - Furnishing articles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,715,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,540,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20205 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
Billy Robertson, Cameron Garland, Stuart Newton
Contact Email
billy.robertson@edinburgh.gov.uk, cameron.garland@edinburgh.gov.uk, stuart.newton@edinburgh.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314693580, +44 1315296251, +44 1315296256

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

BETHANY CHRISTIAN TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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