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title: "Category 1 A - Private Rented Accommodation"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000696976"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
published: "2022-06-21"
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# Category 1 A - Private Rented Accommodation

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000696976

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council has awarded a contract titled "Category 1 A - Private Rented Accommodation" aimed at providing self-contained accommodation for individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Edinburgh. The procurement process has been classified under the services industry category, specifically focusing on general public services. This tender was initiated through a selective procurement method, using a restricted procedure with the contract signed on 9th June 2022. The total contract value is approximately £31.8 million, and the project falls within the jurisdiction of the City of Edinburgh Council, located at Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street, Edinburgh, EH8 8BG.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in the housing and accommodation sector, including SMEs that provide support services for homeless individuals. Businesses that offer private rented accommodation and related housing support services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. With the average length of stay being around 18 months, there may be ongoing demand for these services, allowing businesses to foster long-term relationships with the local authority and contribute to addressing homelessness in the region.

## Notice

This contract is for the provision of Private Rented Accommodation. The contract provides self-contained accommodation within Edinburgh for single households / individuals, couples and households with children experiencing homelessness. Private Rented Accommodation is for households who have been assessed as homeless and who: - Will be able to independently manage in their own accommodation or/and - Will be receiving or about to receive a visiting support service to encourage and improve Housing Support skills. It is expected that turnover of rooms will be low. It can take up to two years or more for people assessed as homeless to be offered alternative accommodation. Average length of stay for Private Rented Accommodation is approximately 18 months though some are significantly longer or shorter than this.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract is a Direct Award from: CT0627 Temporary Accommodation Flexible Purchasing System, Category 1 - Temporary Accommodation with Access to Visiting Support. Sub-Category 1A - Private Rented Accommodation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN451869 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £31,799,822 |

## 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 | THE HOUSING NETWORK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 21 Jun 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN451869

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN451869
  Category 1 A - Private Rented Accommodation - This contract is for the provision of Private Rented Accommodation. The contract provides self-contained accommodation within Edinburgh for single households / individuals, couples and households with children experiencing homelessness. Private Rented Accommodation is for households who have been assessed as homeless and who: - Will be able to independently manage in their own accommodation or/and - Will be receiving or about to receive a visiting support service to encourage and improve Housing Support skills. It is expected that turnover of rooms will be low. It can take up to two years or more for people assessed as homeless to be offered alternative accommodation. Average length of stay for Private Rented Accommodation is approximately 18 months though some are significantly longer or shorter than this.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000696976

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