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TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATION UNITS FOR UNACCOMPANIED ASYLUM-SEEKING CHILDREN

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Temporary Accommodation Units for Unaccompanied Asylum-seeking Young People. The procurement method used was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. This contract was classified under services and was awarded to Benchmark4 LLP at a value of £471,580. The procurement process was completed on 5th May 2023. The tender was for the provision of 3 temporary accommodation units to ensure stability and safety for vulnerable young people in need.

This contract by The City of Edinburgh Council offers business opportunities for suppliers of temporary accommodation units and services catering to unaccompanied asylum-seeking children. Businesses that can provide high-quality, specialised services for vulnerable young people would be well-suited to compete in this tender process. The procurement stage has been completed, and the awarded contract presents a chance for successful suppliers to contribute to valuable social services in the local community, underlining the commitment to supporting those in need.

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Notice Title

TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATION UNITS FOR UNACCOMPANIED ASYLUM-SEEKING CHILDREN

Notice Description

This is for the Provision of a Temporary Accommodation Unit x 3 for Unaccompanied Asylum-seeking Young People.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is an urgent requirement for the continuation of a service for unaccompanied asylum seeking young people to ensure stability service and a safe place.

Procurement Information

This Contract falls within the category of contracts covered by Regulation 74 of The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 and is being awarded in accordance with the process set out in Regulation 33, in particular Regulation 33 (1) section (b)where the works, supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator for any of the following reasons -- (ii)competition is absent for technical reasons; there is a limited supply market which is suitable for vulnerable young people.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000732519
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY478810
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£471,580 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20232 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
Anna Penman
Contact Email
anna.penman@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BENCHMARK4

Further Information

Notice Documents

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