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title: "Private Sector Leasing Scheme for Homeless Service Users"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000579835"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
published: "2019-04-04"
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# Private Sector Leasing Scheme for Homeless Service Users

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000579835

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is initiating a procurement process for the "Private Sector Leasing Scheme for Homeless Service Users." This tender is aimed at the provision of temporary accommodation for households facing homelessness and involves securing properties in the private rented sector, alongside property and tenancy management for up to 1,850 properties, with potential expansion to 2,500. The process is currently in the planning stage, with key dates including a Supply Market Briefing scheduled for 13 May 2019 at the Diamond Jubilee Room, City Chambers, Edinburgh. The total estimated value of this procurement is £50 million, and it falls under the services industry category, specifically related to general public services.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the property management and housing sectors, especially those specialising in temporary accommodation solutions and tenancy management services. Companies capable of managing a significant portfolio of properties and with experience in working with local councils or similar organisations will find this an advantageous opportunity. Engaging in this process can help businesses expand their clientele and contribute to social housing initiatives, potentially enhancing their reputation and service offerings in the community.

## Notice

The City of Edinburgh Council has a requirement for temporary accommodation for households experiencing or threatened with homelessness. In line with this the Council is seeking a managing agent to secure properties in the private rented sector and undertake property and tenancy management responsibilities of approximately 1850 properties on behalf of the Council.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The City of Edinburgh Council has a requirement for temporary accommodation for households experiencing or threatened with homelessness. In line with this the Council is seeking a managing agent to secure properties in the private rented sector and undertake property and tenancy management responsibilities of approximately 1850 properties on behalf of the Council with the potential for this to rise to up to 2500 properties if required over the life of the contract. The Council invites perspective parties to note interest. The City of Edinburgh Council will hold a Supply Market Briefing at the Diamond Jubilee Room, City Chambers, High Street, Edinburgh at 2pm on 13 May 2019. Please contact Ben Fulton (ben.fulton@edinburgh.gov.uk) by 3 May 2019 to confirm your attendance. Please note that the purpose of this PIN is to engage with potential Service Providers and all information contained within this PIN may be subject to change.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR350705 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 3 Jun 2019 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| 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

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
- 70 - Real estate services

### Codes

- 55250000 - Letting services of short-stay furnished accommodation
- 70210000 - Residential property renting or leasing services
- 70330000 - Property management services of real estate on a fee or contract basis
- 70331000 - Residential property services

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2019 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR350705

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR350705&idx=2
  26th June 2019 - Queries & Responses received since 13 May 2019
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR350705&idx=1
  26th June 2019 - Presentation provided on 13 May 2019
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR350705
  Private Sector Leasing Scheme for Homeless Service Users - The City of Edinburgh Council has a requirement for temporary accommodation for households experiencing or threatened with homelessness. In line with this the Council is seeking a managing agent to secure properties in the private rented sector and undertake property and tenancy management responsibilities of approximately 1850 properties on behalf of the Council.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000579835
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=579835

## Provenance

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