Award

CT0627-273_U Category 1 A - Private Rented Accommodation

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council has awarded a contract under the framework of the Temporary Accommodation & Associated Services Flexible Purchasing System for the provision of Private Rented Accommodation. The contract, with a completion status, supports general public services by providing accommodation for households in Edinburgh, assessed as homeless. With a procurement method described as selective through a restricted procedure, this award falls under the services category. The contract, valued at £3,160,170 GBP, was signed on 1st May 2025, with Phoenix Properties Edinburgh Ltd confirmed as the supplier.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the Edinburgh region, particularly those involved in property management and social services. The contract's focus on providing sustained accommodation solutions for the homeless over an average stay of eighteen months suggests potential steady revenue streams for businesses capable of managing private rented properties. Small and medium-sized enterprises offering housing support services or seeking to expand into public sector contracts relating to social care or accommodation would find this tender particularly beneficial. The requirement for a prompt payment clause and adherence to the real Living Wage also encourages ethical business practices, appealing to socially conscious organisations.

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Notice Title

CT0627-273_U 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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000798969
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY531437
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
£3,160,170 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20259 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
Kat McClory
Contact Email
kat.mcclory@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

PHOENIX PROPERTIES EDINBURGH

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY531437
    CT0627-273_U 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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