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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council has awarded contracts for the provision of homeless accommodation with support in Edinburgh under the title "CT1445 Homeless Accommodation with Support". This procurement process was conducted through an open procedure and involved a mini-competition following notification that the incumbent provider was handing in their notice. The procurement falls under the industry category of general public services, specifically for temporary accommodation with residential support (CPV code 85311000). The contracts encompass three lots: General, Rapid Access, and Young People, targeting different segments of the homeless population. The procurement stage is complete, with contracts signed on 11th September 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those experienced in providing temporary accommodation and support services. SMEs with the capability to deliver flexible and tailored accommodation services can benefit from the long-term and stable nature of this contract. By participating, businesses can expand their portfolio, gain a foothold in public sector contracting, and contribute to addressing homelessness in Edinburgh. Companies specialising in supportive housing solutions are well-suited to compete in this tender, ensuring they can meet the required service standards and adapt to the Council’s focus on value for money and improvement.

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Notice Title

CT1445 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. Following notification that the incumbent provider of services at three properties owned or leased by the Council were handing in their notice, 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. The properties cover General, Rapid Access and services specifically for Young People.

Lot Information

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.

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.

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-r6ebe6-0000777820
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514119
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
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
£2,750,600 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20241 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
1
Supplier Name

Rowan Alba Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514119
    CT1445 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. Following notification that the incumbent provider of services at three properties owned or leased by the Council were handing in their notice, 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. The properties cover General, Rapid Access and services specifically for Young People.

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