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title: "CT0627-266 - Temporary Accommodation Flexible Purchasing System - Home Share"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000796287"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-04-15"
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# CT0627-266 - Temporary Accommodation Flexible Purchasing System - Home Share

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000796287

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council has awarded a contract for the provision of independent living accommodation for unaccompanied asylum seeking children aged 16 and over. The procurement process, which began with a tender, has reached the award stage, with Benchmark4 LLP selected as the supplier. The contract pertains to the "Temporary Accommodation Flexible Purchasing System - Home Share" and involves services in the general public services category. The accommodation is located in Edinburgh, within the UKM75 region. The initial contract duration is two years, with a possible extension of one additional year. Key dates include the contract award notice published on 15th April 2025 and the contract signed on 1st April 2025. This procurement followed a restricted procedure method.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses capable of providing high-quality temporary accommodation that meets specific requirements for asylum-seeking children moving towards independent living. The contract value of £832,770 presents substantial growth potential for SMEs equipped to offer such services. Organisations interested in competing for similar contracts should have the ability to manage property maintenance, ensure compliance with accommodation standards, and provide around-the-clock accessibility. The procurement highlights the importance of timely payment to sub-contractors and adherence to real Living Wage standards, fostering fair business practices and robust economic growth.

## Notice

This contract is for the provision of Independent Living Accommodation for Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children 16+. This contract is for two years with a possible extension of 1 additional year. The council required a suitably sized HMO property to deliver Temporary Accommodation for Asylum Seeking Children / Young People who are aged 16 plus and moving towards Independent Living. Each person must have their own bedroom and can share bathroom, living room and kitchen. This accommodation does not breach the Unsuitable Accommodation Order. There will be no staff working within the property other than attending to Property Manager duties, repairs and maintenance etc. To be deemed as suitable, accommodation must also be accessible 24 hours a day.

### 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 1B - Home Share This procurement was to find suitable accommodation for short-term housing of Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC). The majority of UASC who move to this property are stepping down from intensive supported placements and 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=APR528442 |
| 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 | 15 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 | £832,770 |

## 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 | BENCHMARK4 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528442

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528442
  CT0627-266 - Temporary Accommodation Flexible Purchasing System - Home Share - This contract is for the provision of Independent Living Accommodation for Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children 16+. This contract is for two years with a possible extension of 1 additional year. The council required a suitably sized HMO property to deliver Temporary Accommodation for Asylum Seeking Children / Young People who are aged 16 plus and moving towards Independent Living. Each person must have their own bedroom and can share bathroom, living room and kitchen. This accommodation does not breach the Unsuitable Accommodation Order. There will be no staff working within the property other than attending to Property Manager duties, repairs and maintenance etc. To be deemed as suitable, accommodation must also be accessible 24 hours a day.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000796287

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