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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.

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Notice Title

Homeless Accommodation with Support

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 have undertaken a mini-competition for those providers on Category 2 - Temporary Accommodation with Residential Support, specifically: Category 2C - Homeless Accommodation with Support.

Lot Information

Rapid Access

Lot 2 'Rapid Access' - This contract opportunity is for the provision of Rapid Access Homeless Accommodation with Support for people who are rough sleeping. The contract is to provide accommodation within Edinburgh which enables the Council to provide accommodation for adult single households / individuals and couples experiencing homelessness. People who require the service must have support needs and require housing support. People using the service will have a range of support needs but should not require care.

General

This contract opportunity is for the provision of Homeless Accommodation with Support homeless people who require additional support to sustain temporary accommodation and to move to more permanent accommodation. This Lot 'General' provides accommodation within Edinburgh which enables the Council to provide accommodation for adult single households / individuals and couples experiencing homelessness. People who require the service must have support needs and require housing support. People using the service will have a range of support needs but should not require care.

Veterans

Lot 4 (Veterans) - This contract opportunity is for the provision of Homeless Accommodation with Support for homeless Veterans of the armed services who require additional support to sustain temporary accommodation and to move to more permanent accommodation.

Young People

Youngs People (Lot 3) - This contract opportunity is for the provision of Homeless Accommodation with Support for homeless young people who require additional support to sustain temporary accommodation and to move to more permanent accommodation. The contract is to provide accommodation within Edinburgh which enables the Council to provide accommodation for Young People aged 16 to 25 experiencing homelessness. People who require the service must have support needs and require housing support. People using the service will have a range of support needs but should not require care

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000759078
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR500942
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
£48,948,175 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
9
Supplier Names

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR500942
    Homeless Accommodation with Support - 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 have undertaken a mini-competition for those providers on Category 2 - Temporary Accommodation with Residential Support, specifically: Category 2C - Homeless Accommodation with Support.

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