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CT1061Y - Temporary Accommodation Services

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council has completed the procurement process for the CT1061Y - Temporary Accommodation Services contract, targeting the general public services industry category. This contract aims to provide suitably sized temporary accommodation for adults at risk of homelessness in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement was conducted using a limited method, allowing direct negotiation without prior publication, to address an urgent and unforeseeable need. The contract, valued at £500,000, was awarded to VivreStays and signed on 14th January 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the property management and temporary accommodation sectors. Companies well-versed in providing flexible and rapid accommodation solutions, particularly those with experience in public contracts and supporting vulnerable populations, would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The council's approach underscores the importance of being prepared for sudden market requirements, suggesting that businesses with agility and robust service offerings stand to benefit from such procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

CT1061Y - Temporary Accommodation Services

Notice Description

The council required suitably sized temporary accommodation for short-term lets for adults at risk of homelessness.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The City of Edinburgh Council required short-term Temporary Accommodation Services, to ensure a supply of suitable temporary accommodation for adults at risk of homelessness. Contract is for an option to place families in available properties, up-to a maximum value.

Procurement Information

Direct Award using the Light Touch Regime provisions of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The Council entered into negotiations with the provider under the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014, which states that Public Sector Organisations may award without seeking offers, considering the principles of procurement where relevant. In this instance, there was a lack of suitable supply market the Council could access within the time required. This award is a temporary measure only. The Council has re-opened and extend provision under its Temporary Accommodation Flexible Procurement System Framework (CT0627) for future requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000790192
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523578
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
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
£500,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20251 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
Not specified
Contact Email
john.youngs@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

VIVRESTAYS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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