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title: "Temporary Accommodation & Associated Services Flexible Purchasing System"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000719277"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
published: "2024-03-14"
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# Temporary Accommodation & Associated Services Flexible Purchasing System

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000719277

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council has awarded a contract for a Temporary Accommodation & Associated Services Flexible Purchasing System to 7 organisations. The procurement process was initiated in March 2022 under the Light Touch Regime, focusing on Category 2 - Temporary Accommodation with Residential Support. This long-term opportunity aims to increase temporary accommodation capacity in Edinburgh providing tailored services adaptable to residents' needs. With a 10-year term, the framework covers services like Supported Lodgings and Homeless Accommodation with Support.

This tender for temporary accommodation services in Edinburgh presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those offering residential support services. Suppliers catering to categories like Supported Lodgings and Homeless Accommodation with Support are well-suited to compete. Interested providers are encouraged to engage via the PCS-Tender online portal, attending training sessions to understand the operation of the purchasing system and the specific requirements of the procurement category.

## Notice

The City of Edinburgh Council established a flexible purchasing system for temporary accommodation in March 2022. This was a long-term opportunity with the aim to increase Edinburgh's capacity for temporary accommodation. The Council require accommodation and associated services which are tailored to resident's needs, can adapt by flexing capacity whilst having a focus on value for money and allows continued change and improvement. The Council are re-opening applications to the flexible purchasing system for Category 2 - Temporary Accommodation with Residential Support, specifically: Category 2a - Supported Lodgings, and Category 2C - Homeless Accommodation with Support. The Council will be using the PCS-Tender online portal to run and manage the opportunity, and as such strongly encourage interested potential providers to attend training on the operation of the purchasing system and PCS-T.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This category is designed to provide accommodation with access to residential support. The level of support required may vary per sub-category. Sub-Categories will be used to further detail the accommodation and support requirements for each method of delivery. The Council are re-opening applications to the flexible purchasing system for Category 2a - Supported Lodgings, and Category 2C - Homeless Accommodation with Support. Please see individual specifications for more information.. Please see Bidder Guidance Document for more information on the operation of the Purchasing System and how to apply.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR500932 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 14 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £430,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1 |

## 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 | 7 |
| Supplier names | ARDBLAIR GUEST HOUSE; BETHANY CHRISTIAN TRUST; CYRENIANS; FOUR SQUARE; LINKLIVING; RIGHT THERE; THE SALVATION ARMY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

## Release History

- 14 Mar 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR500932
- 17 Jan 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN468799

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN468799
  Temporary Accommodation & Associated Services Flexible Purchasing System - The City of Edinburgh Council established a flexible purchasing system for temporary accommodation in March 2022. This was a long-term opportunity with the aim to increase Edinburgh's capacity for temporary accommodation. The Council require accommodation and associated services which are tailored to resident's needs, can adapt by flexing capacity whilst having a focus on value for money and allows continued change and improvement. The Council are re-opening applications to the flexible purchasing system for Category 2 - Temporary Accommodation with Residential Support, specifically: Category 2a - Supported Lodgings, and Category 2C - Homeless Accommodation with Support. The Council will be using the PCS-Tender online portal to run and manage the opportunity, and as such strongly encourage interested potential providers to attend training on the operation of the purchasing system and PCS-T.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR500932
  Temporary Accommodation & Associated Services Flexible Purchasing System - The City of Edinburgh Council established a flexible purchasing system for temporary accommodation in March 2022. This was a long-term opportunity with the aim to increase Edinburgh's capacity for temporary accommodation. The Council require accommodation and associated services which are tailored to resident's needs, can adapt by flexing capacity whilst having a focus on value for money and allows continued change and improvement. The Council are re-opening applications to the flexible purchasing system for Category 2 - Temporary Accommodation with Residential Support, specifically: Category 2a - Supported Lodgings, and Category 2C - Homeless Accommodation with Support. The Council will be using the PCS-Tender online portal to run and manage the opportunity, and as such strongly encourage interested potential providers to attend training on the operation of the purchasing system and PCS-T.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000719277
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2015/446/contents/made
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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