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title: "Provision of a Rent Deposit Guarantee Service"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000550375"
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buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
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# Provision of a Rent Deposit Guarantee Service

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000550375

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is currently undertaking a procurement process for the "Provision of a Rent Deposit Guarantee Service," aimed at assisting households assessed as homeless in entering the Private Rented Sector. This contract, valued at approximately £450,000, is classified under the services category, specifically related to general public services. The tender was initiated on 13th July 2018, with the submission deadline set for 31st August 2018. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the delivery location is within the City of Edinburgh.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses focusing on social services, particularly those with expertise in housing support, welfare advice, and related accommodations services. Companies that can demonstrate a strong understanding of local homelessness issues and possess the ability to collaborate with public sector organisations will be well-positioned to compete. The successful bidder will also contribute to the Council’s sustainable procurement goals, potentially enhancing their reputation and expanding their client base within the community.

## Notice

This contract opportunity is to provide a Rent Deposit Guarantee Service to the City of Edinburgh. The Service will assist households assessed a 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 of concern to 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. In achieving these objectives, the Service contributes to the City Housing Strategy 2018 and Homelessness Prevention Commissioning Strategy (2011-2016) by assisting people to get and keep a home .. See tender documentation.

Renewal: The original contract is for 3 years with the option to extend for 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=JAN341677 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Nov 2018 |
| 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 | £450,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £443,009 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

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

## 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

- 11 Jan 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN341677
- 13 Jul 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL325187

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL325187&idx=5
  9th August 2018 - CT2317 Long Form Terms & Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL325187&idx=6
  9th August 2018 - CT2317 Long Form Terms & Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL325187&idx=1
  13th July 2018 - CT2317 Instructions to Tenderers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL325187&idx=2
  13th July 2018 - CT2317 Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL325187&idx=3
  13th July 2018 - CT2317 Tenderer's Submission
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL325187&idx=4
  13th July 2018 - CT2317 Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL325187
  Provision of a Rent Deposit Guarantee Service - This contract opportunity is to provide a Rent Deposit Guarantee Service to the City of Edinburgh. The Service will assist households assessed a homeless by the Council to enter the Private Rented Sector as a form of settled accommodation.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN341677
  Provision of a Rent Deposit Guarantee Service - This contract opportunity is to provide a Rent Deposit Guarantee Service to the City of Edinburgh. The Service will assist households assessed a 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.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000550375

## Provenance

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