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CT0627-266 - Temporary Accommodation Flexible Purchasing System - Home Share

The City of Edinburgh Council

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15 Apr 2025 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council has awarded a contract for the provision of independent living accommodation for unaccompanied asylum seeking children aged 16 and over. The procurement process, which began with a tender, has reached the award stage, with Benchmark4 LLP selected as the supplier. The contract pertains to the "Temporary Accommodation Flexible Purchasing System - Home Share" and involves services in the general public services category. The accommodation is located in Edinburgh, within the UKM75 region. The initial contract duration is two years, with a possible extension of one additional year. Key dates include the contract award notice published on 15th April 2025 and the contract signed on 1st April 2025. This procurement followed a restricted procedure method.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses capable of providing high-quality temporary accommodation that meets specific requirements for asylum-seeking children moving towards independent living. The contract value of £832,770 presents substantial growth potential for SMEs equipped to offer such services. Organisations interested in competing for similar contracts should have the ability to manage property maintenance, ensure compliance with accommodation standards, and provide around-the-clock accessibility. The procurement highlights the importance of timely payment to sub-contractors and adherence to real Living Wage standards, fostering fair business practices and robust economic growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CT0627-266 - Temporary Accommodation Flexible Purchasing System - Home Share

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of Independent Living Accommodation for Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children 16+. This contract is for two years with a possible extension of 1 additional year. The council required a suitably sized HMO property to deliver Temporary Accommodation for Asylum Seeking Children / Young People who are aged 16 plus and moving towards Independent Living. Each person must have their own bedroom and can share bathroom, living room and kitchen. This accommodation does not breach the Unsuitable Accommodation Order. There will be no staff working within the property other than attending to Property Manager duties, repairs and maintenance etc. To be deemed as suitable, accommodation must also be accessible 24 hours a day.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract is a Direct Award from: CT0627 Temporary Accommodation Flexible Purchasing System, Category 1 - Temporary Accommodation with Access to Visiting Support. Sub-Category 1B - Home Share This procurement was to find suitable accommodation for short-term housing of Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC). The majority of UASC who move to this property are stepping down from intensive supported placements and have their settled status and are in the standard process of being allocated a City of Edinburgh Council tenancy.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000796287
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528442
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£832,770 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The City of Edinburgh Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Benchmark4 LLP

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528442
    CT0627-266 - Temporary Accommodation Flexible Purchasing System - Home Share - This contract is for the provision of Independent Living Accommodation for Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children 16+. This contract is for two years with a possible extension of 1 additional year. The council required a suitably sized HMO property to deliver Temporary Accommodation for Asylum Seeking Children / Young People who are aged 16 plus and moving towards Independent Living. Each person must have their own bedroom and can share bathroom, living room and kitchen. This accommodation does not breach the Unsuitable Accommodation Order. There will be no staff working within the property other than attending to Property Manager duties, repairs and maintenance etc. To be deemed as suitable, accommodation must also be accessible 24 hours a day.

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