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CT0627-272 Category 1 A - Private Rented Accommodation

The City of Edinburgh Council

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30 May 2025 at 01:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council recently concluded a procurement process for a contract titled "CT0627-272 Category 1 A - Private Rented Accommodation," focusing on general public services within the region of Edinburgh. This procurement was administered through a selective restricted procedure, culminating in the award phase. The tender sought to provide private rented accommodation for individuals and families experiencing homelessness, requiring long-term housing support in Edinburgh. The total contract is valued at £3,591,600 and was signed on 1st May 2025, with a framework for temporary accommodation and associated services under strict contractual obligations, including prompt payment clauses for subcontractors.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for service providers within the social housing sector, particularly those capable of delivering long-term accommodation solutions. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in managing housing and support services can leverage such contracts to expand their market presence. The award was granted to VivreStays, illustrating the potential for SMEs with established processes and resources to successfully compete, offering services that align with public sector requirements for supporting vulnerable populations. The procurement also mandates the payment of the real Living Wage, promoting fair compensation standards in the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CT0627-272 Category 1 A - Private Rented Accommodation

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of Private Rented Accommodation. The contract provides self-contained accommodation within Edinburgh for single households / individuals, couples and households with children experiencing homelessness. Private Rented Accommodation is for households who have been assessed as homeless and who: - Will be able to independently manage in their own accommodation or/and - Will be receiving or about to receive a visiting support service to encourage and improve Housing Support skills. It is expected that turnover of rooms will be low. It can take up to two years or more for people assessed as homeless to be offered alternative accommodation. Average length of stay for Private Rented Accommodation is approximately 18 months though some are significantly longer or shorter than this.

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 1A - Private Rented Accommodation It should be noted that all contract values stated within this notice are maximum indications only over the full term of the call-off

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000798955
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY531443
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
£3,591,600 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 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

VivreStays

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY531443
    CT0627-272 Category 1 A - Private Rented Accommodation - This contract is for the provision of Private Rented Accommodation. The contract provides self-contained accommodation within Edinburgh for single households / individuals, couples and households with children experiencing homelessness. Private Rented Accommodation is for households who have been assessed as homeless and who: - Will be able to independently manage in their own accommodation or/and - Will be receiving or about to receive a visiting support service to encourage and improve Housing Support skills. It is expected that turnover of rooms will be low. It can take up to two years or more for people assessed as homeless to be offered alternative accommodation. Average length of stay for Private Rented Accommodation is approximately 18 months though some are significantly longer or shorter than this.

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