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title: "Homelessness Prevention - Support to Establish a Home"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000591206"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
published: "2020-04-01"
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# Homelessness Prevention - Support to Establish a Home

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000591206

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is currently engaged in a public procurement process, titled "Homelessness Prevention - Support to Establish a Home." This initiative, classified under the 'goods' category within the general public services industry, aims to provide essential support and furnishings to individuals at risk of homelessness in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement method adopted for this tender is the open procedure, which allows any interested party to submit bids. The contract was formally signed on 18th March 2020, with a total contract value of £1,540,000. Additional details can be found through the official channels of the Council.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those involved in supplying goods related to home furnishings and support services for vulnerable individuals. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in the social care sector, especially those focusing on community support and housing, will find this an advantageous contract to pursue. Engaging with this procurement process can lead not only to financial growth but also to a meaningful contribution to local community welfare, enhancing a company's reputation and connections within the public sector.

## Notice

The Council intends to put a Contract in place to assist with Homelessness Prevention by providing Support to Establish a Home. The Provider will assist people to establish and sustain their homes to prevent the occurrence or recurrence of homelessness through the provision of furnishings and support.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This Contract will provide assistance to people to establish and sustain their homes by way of furnishings including something to sit on, something to sleep on and something to cook with. Service Users shall also receive support to live more independently by being encouraged to link with activities which promote and encourage independence.

Renewal: Optional 2 x 12 month extensions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR384744 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,715,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,540,000 |

## 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 | BETHANY CHRISTIAN TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39516000 - Furnishing articles

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR384744
- 21 Aug 2019 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG364526
- 19 Aug 2019 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG364024
- 19 Jul 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL360948

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL360948&idx=8
  20th August 2019 - Additional information around TUPE implications associated with this service.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL360948&idx=7
  19th August 2019 - TUPE List
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL360948&idx=1
  22nd July 2019 - Schedule 1 ITT Instructions to Tenderers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL360948&idx=2
  22nd July 2019 - Schedule 2 Specification FINAL
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL360948&idx=3
  22nd July 2019 - Schedule 3 Tenderers Submission FINAL
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL360948&idx=4
  22nd July 2019 - Schedule 4 Pricing Schedule FINAL
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL360948&idx=5
  22nd July 2019 - Schedule 5 Terms and Conditions Draft
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL360948&idx=6
  22nd July 2019 - Schedule 6 Community Benefits Guidance
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL360948
  Homelessness Prevention - Support to Establish a Home - The Council intends to put a Contract in place to assist with Homelessness Prevention by providing Support to Establish a Home. The Provider will assist people to establish and sustain their homes to prevent the occurrence or recurrence of homelessness through the provision of furnishings and support.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR384744
  Homelessness Prevention - Support to Establish a Home - The Council intends to put a Contract in place to assist with Homelessness Prevention by providing Support to Establish a Home. The Provider will assist people to establish and sustain their homes to prevent the occurrence or recurrence of homelessness through the provision of furnishings and support.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000591206
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Default.aspx

## Provenance

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