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title: "CT1445 Homeless Accommodation with Support"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000777820"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
published: "2024-09-12"
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# CT1445 Homeless Accommodation with Support

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000777820

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council has awarded contracts for the provision of homeless accommodation with support in Edinburgh under the title "CT1445 Homeless Accommodation with Support". This procurement process was conducted through an open procedure and involved a mini-competition following notification that the incumbent provider was handing in their notice. The procurement falls under the industry category of general public services, specifically for temporary accommodation with residential support (CPV code 85311000). The contracts encompass three lots: General, Rapid Access, and Young People, targeting different segments of the homeless population. The procurement stage is complete, with contracts signed on 11th September 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those experienced in providing temporary accommodation and support services. SMEs with the capability to deliver flexible and tailored accommodation services can benefit from the long-term and stable nature of this contract. By participating, businesses can expand their portfolio, gain a foothold in public sector contracting, and contribute to addressing homelessness in Edinburgh. Companies specialising in supportive housing solutions are well-suited to compete in this tender, ensuring they can meet the required service standards and adapt to the Council’s focus on value for money and improvement.

## 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. Following notification that the incumbent provider of services at three properties owned or leased by the Council were handing in their notice, the Council have undertaken a mini-competition for those providers on Category 2 - Temporary Accommodation with Residential Support, specifically: Category 2C - Homeless Accommodation with Support. The properties cover General, Rapid Access and services specifically for Young People.

### Lot Information

General

This contract opportunity is for the provision of Homeless Accommodation with Support homeless people who require additional support to sustain temporary accommodation and to move to more permanent accommodation. This Lot 'General' provides accommodation within Edinburgh which enables the Council to provide accommodation for adult single households / individuals and couples experiencing homelessness. People who require the service must have support needs and require housing support. People using the service will have a range of support needs but should not require care.

Rapid Access

Lot 2 'Rapid Access' - This contract opportunity is for the provision of Rapid Access Homeless Accommodation with Support for people who are rough sleeping. The contract is to provide accommodation within Edinburgh which enables the Council to provide accommodation for adult single households / individuals and couples experiencing homelessness. People who require the service must have support needs and require housing support. People using the service will have a range of support needs but should not require care.

Young People

Youngs People (Lot 3) - This contract opportunity is for the provision of Homeless Accommodation with Support for homeless young people who require additional support to sustain temporary accommodation and to move to more permanent accommodation. The contract is to provide accommodation within Edinburgh which enables the Council to provide accommodation for Young People aged 16 to 25 experiencing homelessness. People who require the service must have support needs and require housing support. People using the service will have a range of support needs but should not require care

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514119 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,750,600 |

## 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 | ROWAN ALBA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

## Release History

- 12 Sep 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514119

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514119
  CT1445 Homeless Accommodation with Support - 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. Following notification that the incumbent provider of services at three properties owned or leased by the Council were handing in their notice, the Council have undertaken a mini-competition for those providers on Category 2 - Temporary Accommodation with Residential Support, specifically: Category 2C - Homeless Accommodation with Support. The properties cover General, Rapid Access and services specifically for Young People.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/sheriff-court/find-a-court
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000777820

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