Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council has awarded contracts for "Homeless Accommodation with Support" to multiple suppliers. The procurement process was conducted through a tender initiated in March 2022. The Council sought tailored accommodation and associated services to increase the capacity for temporary accommodation in Edinburgh. The procurement method used was an open procedure for services to cater to various categories, including homeless people requiring additional support. The contracts, signed in December 2023, aim to provide housing support to different groups, such as young people, veterans, and individuals in need, distributed across specific lots.

This public procurement opportunity for "Homeless Accommodation with Support" by The City of Edinburgh Council presents a growth opportunity for organisations providing support services tailored to homeless populations. Businesses best suited to compete in this tender are those with experience in running temporary accommodation facilities and delivering tailored support services to vulnerable individuals. The procurement process, aimed at enhancing accommodation capabilities and service provisions, provides a platform for large-scale and SME organisations in the social care sector to engage with public contracting and contribute to addressing homelessness challenges in Edinburgh.

Award, Contract

Homeless Accommodation with Support

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

14th March 2024 00:00:00 AM
Contract Summary

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 Edinburghâs capacity for temporary accommodation. The Council require accommodation and associated services which are tailored to residentâs needs, can adapt by flexing capacity whilst having a focus on value for money and allows continued change and improvement. The Council have undertaken a mini-competition for those providers on Category 2 - Temporary Accommodation with Residential Support, specifically: Category 2C â Homeless Accommodation with Support.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-r6ebe6-0000759078

Publication Source

Public Contracts Scotland

Procurement Stage

Award, Contract

Procurement Method

Open

Procurement Method Details

Open Procedure

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

85311000

CPV Division(s)

85 - Health and social work services
Awarding Authority

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

nicole.sherry@edinburgh.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street

Edinburgh

EH8 8BG
Awarded Supplier(s)

Supplier Name(s)

CROSSREACH (THE OPERATING NAME FOR THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND SOCIAL CARE COUNCIL)
FOUR SQUARE (SCOTLAND)
HILLCREST FUTURES
LINKLIVING LTD
ROWAN ALBA LTD
SCOTTISH VETERANS RESIDENCIES
THE ROCK TRUST
THE SALVATION ARMY
THE WHEATLEY GROUP

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Homeless Accommodation with Support

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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