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CT0627-283 - 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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15 May 2025 at 01:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council recently awarded a contract titled "CT0627-283 - Supply of Visiting Housing Support" under a selective procurement method. The contract, part of a restricted procedure for the provision of services, focuses on supporting asylum-seeking children and young people aged 16 and above who are transitioning to independent living. The procurement, located in Edinburgh (UKM75), was part of the Council's Temporary Accommodation Flexible Purchasing System and aligns with the general public services industry category. The process reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 10th April 2025. The value of the contract is £92,889, demonstrating a commitment to maintaining high service standards while integrating community benefits.

This procurement offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those experienced in supporting vulnerable youth and managing independent living accommodations. The awarded organisation, Cyrenians, an SME based in Edinburgh, serves as a prime example of the type of business well-suited for this tender. The contract mandates prompt payment to subcontractors, ensuring smooth cash flow and encouraging participation from small and medium enterprises. Additionally, the community benefits clause fosters local economic development by supporting local supply chains and providing opportunities for student placements, advocating for sustainable business practices within the community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CT0627-283 - 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000796324
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530421
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
£92,889 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 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
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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

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