---
title: "Rent Deposit Guarantee Scheme"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000542165"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2018-08-22"
---

# Rent Deposit Guarantee Scheme

Buyer: EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000542165

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## Summary

The East Ayrshire Council is conducting a public procurement process titled "Rent Deposit Guarantee Scheme" aimed at enhancing access to the private rented housing sector in the East Ayrshire area. This tender is classified under services, specifically addressing general public services. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, following the completion of the tender process. The award was signed on 6th July 2018, and the contract has a total value of £250,436. The location for delivery is within the East Ayrshire region (UKM93).

This tender presents an opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in housing services and support for vulnerable populations. Firms that can demonstrate experience with rent deposit initiatives and a deep understanding of homelessness strategies will be well-suited to compete. The service provider should also possess knowledge of The National Rent Deposit Forum’s guidelines, making this a valuable bid for relevant businesses looking to expand their service offerings in public sector contracts.

## Notice

The objective of the Rent Deposit Guarantee Scheme (RDGS) is to provide eligible people, regardless of status, with access to accommodation in the private rented housing sector within the East Ayrshire area, whilst meeting East Ayrshire Council's strategic objectives as stated in the Community Plan, Local Housing Strategy and Homeless Persons Strategy.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The objective of the Rent Deposit Guarantee Scheme (RDGS) is to provide eligible people, regardless of status, with access to accommodation in the private rented housing sector within the East Ayrshire area, whilst meeting East Ayrshire Council's strategic objectives as stated in the Community Plan, Local Housing Strategy and Homeless Persons Strategy

Options: Option to extend 2 x 1 year periods

Renewal: Option to extend 2 x 1 year periods

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG329229 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 24 months |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £250,436 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | KILMARNOCK |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA3 7BU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |
| Local authority | East Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Kilmarnock East and Hurlford |
| Westminster constituency | Kilmarnock and Loudoun |
| Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHAP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 70 - Real estate services

### Codes

- 70210000 - Residential property renting or leasing services

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG329229
- 8 May 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY318838

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY318838
  Rent Deposit Guarantee Scheme - The objective of the Rent Deposit Guarantee Scheme (RDGS) is to provide eligible people, regardless of status, with access to accommodation in the private rented housing sector within the East Ayrshire area, whilst meeting East Ayrshire Council's strategic objectives as stated in the Community Plan, Local Housing Strategy and Homeless Persons Strategy.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG329229
  Rent Deposit Guarantee Scheme - The objective of the Rent Deposit Guarantee Scheme (RDGS) is to provide eligible people, regardless of status, with access to accommodation in the private rented housing sector within the East Ayrshire area, whilst meeting East Ayrshire Council's strategic objectives as stated in the Community Plan, Local Housing Strategy and Homeless Persons Strategy.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000542165
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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