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title: "CT0627-270 - Supply of Visiting Housing Support - Call-off from the Council's Temporary Accommodation Flexible Purchasing System"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000796300"
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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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# CT0627-270 - 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-r6ebe6-0000796300

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council has awarded a contract titled "CT0627-270 - Supply of Visiting Housing Support - Call-off from the Council's Temporary Accommodation Flexible Purchasing System." This procurement, which falls under the "General public services" industry category, is specifically for visiting housing support targeted at asylum-seeking children and young people aged 16 and above, who are moving towards independent living. The award stage of this procurement process was completed as of 1st April 2025, and the contract is active since then. The service will primarily be delivered in Edinburgh, with LinkLiving Ltd selected as the supplier through a restrictive procurement method.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for providers of social support services, especially those experienced in working with young people and asylum seekers. Businesses within the "support services" sector may find this contract beneficial for growth as it allows them to contribute towards the integration and independence of asylum-seeking youth. Smaller enterprises, like LinkLiving Ltd, which was successfully awarded this contract, are encouraged to engage, bringing specialised knowledge and community engagement capabilities to the table. The contract includes community benefits such as organising support events, ensuring prompt payment to subcontractors, and compliance with the real Living Wage, thereby fostering the social and economic framework within Edinburgh.

## 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=APR528436 |
| 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 | £346,529 |

## 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 | LINKLIVING |

## 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=APR528436

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528436
  CT0627-270 - 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-r6ebe6-0000796300
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/

## Provenance

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