CT0627-268 - Supply of Visiting Housing Support - Call-off from the Council's Temporary Accommodation Flexible Purchasing System

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 supply of Visiting Housing Support under the contract titled "CT0627-268 - Supply of Visiting Housing Support - Call-off from the Council's Temporary Accommodation Flexible Purchasing System". This contract, focusing on general public services, particularly housing support for asylum-seeking children aged 16 plus moving towards independent living, was awarded after a restricted procedure. The contract, valued at £95,771, was signed on 17 March 2025. The services will be primarily delivered within the region of UKM75, Edinburgh. The procurement stage is currently at the award stage, with the award notice having been published on 15 April 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in housing support services, especially those adept in handling sensitive cases involving asylum seekers. Medium-sized enterprises with relevant experience in social services and migration support would be well-suited for such contracts. Prospective business entities should be adept in delivering community benefits and adept at managing subcontractor payments promptly—within 30 days, as mandated by the contract. Additionally, adhering to the requirement of paying staff at least the real Living Wage will be essential. Such procurements will aid businesses in enhancing their local presence and participating in community welfare through the provision of valuable support services.

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Notice Title

CT0627-268 - Supply of Visiting Housing Support - Call-off from the Council's Temporary Accommodation Flexible Purchasing System

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of Visiting Housing Support for Asylum Seeking Children / Young People who are aged 16 plus and moving towards Independent Living.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract is a Direct Award from: CT0627 Temporary Accommodation Flexible Purchasing System, Category 4 - Support Services This procurement was to find providers of Visiting Housing Support for Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC). The majority of UASC who will be supported are staying within Council arranged Independent Living Accommodation, and are stepping down from intensive supported placements. They 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-r6ebe6-0000796296
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528435
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
£95,771 Under £100K

Notice Dates

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

Cyrenians

Further Information

Notice Documents

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