Award

CT0627-267 - Temporary Accommodation Flexible Purchasing System - Home Share

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council awards a contract for Temporary Accommodation Flexible Purchasing System - Home Share, specifically for Independent Living Accommodation for Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children aged 16+. The contract, valued at £157,299, commenced on 5th March 2025 and spans two years with a potential one-year extension. The procurement process, carried out under a selective restricted procedure, falls under the services category and is aimed at the general public services sector. The council seeks suitably sized HMO properties in Edinburgh with accessible accommodation 24 hours a day. The contract is in the award stage, completed as of April 15, 2025, with Easylet Scotland LTD chosen as the supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in property management, housing solutions, and support services for asylum seekers and vulnerable groups. Companies with expertise in providing suitable living arrangements that adhere to the Unsuitable Accommodation Order can greatly benefit by participating in this procurement. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with experience in managing HMO properties and ensuring compliance with local regulations are well-suited to compete. Additionally, businesses able to maintain property standards and facilitate independent living for young asylum seekers can contribute meaningfully to the council's objectives, fostering growth and stability in this vital sector.

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Notice Title

CT0627-267 - 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000796294
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528439
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
£157,299 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 202511 months 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
Not specified

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

EASYLET SCOTLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528439
    CT0627-267 - 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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