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title: "CT0627-278 - Supply of Visiting Housing Support - Call-off from the Council's Temporary Accommodation Flexible Purchasing System"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000795851"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-04-09"
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# CT0627-278 - Supply of Visiting Housing Support - Call-off from the Council's Temporary Accommodation Flexible Purchasing System

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000795851

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "CT0627-278 - Supply of Visiting Housing Support - Call-off from the Council's Temporary Accommodation Flexible Purchasing System." This contract, aimed at providing visiting housing support for asylum-seeking children and young people aged 16 and above who are transitioning towards independent living, falls under the services industry category. The procurement process used was a restricted procedure, and the final award was made on 1st April 2025. The service will be delivered in the Edinburgh region (UKM75), and the key dates included the contract award notice published on 9th April 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing specialised housing support services. Companies experienced in working with young asylum seekers, particularly those who have previously managed independent living accommodations and support services, would be well-suited to compete for such contracts. SMEs like The Rock Trust, which was awarded the contract, exemplify the type of suppliers that can benefit from participating in these procurement processes, gaining exposure, and building strong relationships with local authorities like The City of Edinburgh Council. This procurement emphasizes the inclusion of real living wage payments and rapid subcontractor payment, making it a favorable and ethical opportunity for businesses aiming to grow in the public sector.

## Notice

This contract is for the provision of Visiting Housing Support for Asylum Seeking Children / Young People who are aged 16 plus and moving towards Independent Living.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract is a Direct Award from: CT0627 Temporary Accommodation Flexible Purchasing System, Category 4 - Support Services This procurement was to find providers of Visiting Housing Support for Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC). The majority of UASC who will be supported are staying within Council arranged Independent Living Accommodation, and are stepping down from intensive supported placements. They have their settled status and are in the standard process of being allocated a City of Edinburgh Council tenancy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527958 |
| 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 | 9 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £261,540 |

## 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 ROCK TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527958

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527958
  CT0627-278 - Supply of Visiting Housing Support - Call-off from the Council's Temporary Accommodation Flexible Purchasing System - This contract is for the provision of Visiting Housing Support for Asylum Seeking Children / Young People who are aged 16 plus and moving towards Independent Living.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000795851

## Provenance

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