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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council has awarded a contract for a Temporary Accommodation & Associated Services Flexible Purchasing System to 7 organisations. The procurement process was initiated in March 2022 under the Light Touch Regime, focusing on Category 2 - Temporary Accommodation with Residential Support. This long-term opportunity aims to increase temporary accommodation capacity in Edinburgh providing tailored services adaptable to residents' needs. With a 10-year term, the framework covers services like Supported Lodgings and Homeless Accommodation with Support.

This tender for temporary accommodation services in Edinburgh presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those offering residential support services. Suppliers catering to categories like Supported Lodgings and Homeless Accommodation with Support are well-suited to compete. Interested providers are encouraged to engage via the PCS-Tender online portal, attending training sessions to understand the operation of the purchasing system and the specific requirements of the procurement category.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Temporary Accommodation & Associated Services Flexible Purchasing System

Notice Description

The City of Edinburgh Council established a flexible purchasing system for temporary accommodation in March 2022. This was a long-term opportunity with the aim to increase Edinburgh's capacity for temporary accommodation. The Council require accommodation and associated services which are tailored to resident's needs, can adapt by flexing capacity whilst having a focus on value for money and allows continued change and improvement. The Council are re-opening applications to the flexible purchasing system for Category 2 - Temporary Accommodation with Residential Support, specifically: Category 2a - Supported Lodgings, and Category 2C - Homeless Accommodation with Support. The Council will be using the PCS-Tender online portal to run and manage the opportunity, and as such strongly encourage interested potential providers to attend training on the operation of the purchasing system and PCS-T.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This category is designed to provide accommodation with access to residential support. The level of support required may vary per sub-category. Sub-Categories will be used to further detail the accommodation and support requirements for each method of delivery. The Council are re-opening applications to the flexible purchasing system for Category 2a - Supported Lodgings, and Category 2C - Homeless Accommodation with Support. Please see individual specifications for more information.. Please see Bidder Guidance Document for more information on the operation of the Purchasing System and how to apply.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000719277
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR500932
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£430,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20233 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

Ardblair Guest House

Bethany Christian Trust

Cyrenians

Four Square

LinkLiving Ltd

Right There

The Salvation Army

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN468799
    Temporary Accommodation & Associated Services Flexible Purchasing System - The City of Edinburgh Council established a flexible purchasing system for temporary accommodation in March 2022. This was a long-term opportunity with the aim to increase Edinburgh's capacity for temporary accommodation. The Council require accommodation and associated services which are tailored to resident's needs, can adapt by flexing capacity whilst having a focus on value for money and allows continued change and improvement. The Council are re-opening applications to the flexible purchasing system for Category 2 - Temporary Accommodation with Residential Support, specifically: Category 2a - Supported Lodgings, and Category 2C - Homeless Accommodation with Support. The Council will be using the PCS-Tender online portal to run and manage the opportunity, and as such strongly encourage interested potential providers to attend training on the operation of the purchasing system and PCS-T.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR500932
    Temporary Accommodation & Associated Services Flexible Purchasing System - The City of Edinburgh Council established a flexible purchasing system for temporary accommodation in March 2022. This was a long-term opportunity with the aim to increase Edinburgh's capacity for temporary accommodation. The Council require accommodation and associated services which are tailored to resident's needs, can adapt by flexing capacity whilst having a focus on value for money and allows continued change and improvement. The Council are re-opening applications to the flexible purchasing system for Category 2 - Temporary Accommodation with Residential Support, specifically: Category 2a - Supported Lodgings, and Category 2C - Homeless Accommodation with Support. The Council will be using the PCS-Tender online portal to run and manage the opportunity, and as such strongly encourage interested potential providers to attend training on the operation of the purchasing system and PCS-T.

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