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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council has completed a procurement process titled "Accommodation for Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC)" in the services category. This process, which took place in Edinburgh, utilised a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition to ensure continuity of care for the young individual. The contract was signed on 1st April 2026, with Thistle Rooms Edb Ltd being awarded the contract for a value of £71,120.25. The procurement stage is at award, and the process was carried out in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, with provisions for review at the Sheriff Court or Court of Session if necessary.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) experienced in managing accommodation services. Furthermore, businesses with expertise in supporting vulnerable groups or offering tailored care services for children will find this type of contract particularly relevant. By engaging in such tenders, businesses can expand their portfolio in social services and strengthen their relationships with regional authorities like The City of Edinburgh Council.

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Notice Title

Accommodation for Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC)

Notice Description

Accommodation for unaccompanied asylum seeking children

Procurement Information

Continuity of care for young people below threshold.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000836961
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560264
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£71,120 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20263 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

THISTLE ROOMS EDB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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