--- title: "Provision of a Rent Deposit Guarantee Service" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000531502" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000531502" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000531502.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000531502.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL" published: "2018-02-19" --- # Provision of a Rent Deposit Guarantee Service Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000531502 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000531502) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000531502.json) ## Summary The City of Edinburgh Council is currently conducting a tender process for the "Provision of a Rent Deposit Guarantee Service." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically aimed at supporting homeless individuals in accessing the Private Rented Sector within the City of Edinburgh. The tender period is set to close on 23rd March 2018, with bids being allowed through electronic submissions. The total contract value is estimated at £450,000, and the tendering process follows an open procurement method. This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in social services, housing support, or property management. Companies that can demonstrate financial stability, including a minimum annual turnover of £180,000 over the previous two years, as well as relevant experience in assisting vulnerable populations, are well-suited to compete. Moreover, businesses that can provide community benefits through training or community engagement initiatives within the locality would align perfectly with the goals of this tender. ## Notice This contract opportunity is to provide a Rent Deposit Guarantee Service in the City of Edinburgh. The Service will assist households assessed as homeless by the Council to enter the Private Rented Sector as a form of settled accommodation. ### Lot Information Lot 1 In recent years Edinburgh has seen a decline in the number of households being assessed as homeless or threatened with homelessness. This positive trend is attributed to the combined efforts of preventative support, housing and welfare advice, and the Housing Options approach. However, the scale and impact of homelessness in Edinburgh remains a concern for the City of Edinburgh Council ('the Council'). This concern is significantly contributed to by the pressures on providing sufficient move-on accommodation in which homeless households may establish a settled home. These pressures stem from the impact of welfare reform and the availability of affordable housing in the city. The Service shall achieve the following objectives. Objective 1: Establish a financially viable service in Edinburgh which provides access to the PRS for households who are homeless or threatened with homelessness. Objective 2: Contribute to a reduction in the demand for temporary accommodation in Edinburgh. Objective 3: All households accessing the Service have had their financial and support needs assessed, with referrals being made to appropriate housing support or advice providers. Objective 4: Establish positive relationships with private landlords, Council services and other partners. Objective 5: Prevent future homelessness by addressing any immediate tenancy concerns and assisting households to have saved for their own deposit.. See tender documentation Renewal: The original contract is for 3 years with the option to extend two 12 month periods. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB310704 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Feb 2018 | | Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | The City of Edinburgh Council may go out to tender at the end of this contract. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £450,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH8 8BG | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | City Centre | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh | | Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 70 - Real estate services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 70210000 - Residential property renting or leasing services - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 19 Feb 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB310704 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB310704&idx=7 19th February 2018 - ESPD V1.9 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB310704&idx=2 19th February 2018 - CT2317 Specification Final - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB310704&idx=3 19th February 2018 - CT2317 Tenderers Submission Final - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB310704&idx=4 19th February 2018 - CT2317 ESPD v1.9 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB310704&idx=5 19th February 2018 - CT2317 Pricing Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB310704&idx=6 19th February 2018 - CT2317 Terms and Conditions Long Form Final - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB310704&idx=1 19th February 2018 - CT2317 Instructions to Tenderers - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB310704 Provision of a Rent Deposit Guarantee Service - This contract opportunity is to provide a Rent Deposit Guarantee Service in the City of Edinburgh. The Service will assist households assessed as homeless by the Council to enter the Private Rented Sector as a form of settled accommodation. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=531502 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=531502 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000531502 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000531502. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000531502.json.