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title: "CT0627-281 Category 1 A - Private Rented Accommodation"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000797916"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-05"
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# CT0627-281 Category 1 A - Private Rented Accommodation

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000797916

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council, located at Waverley Court, Edinburgh, has concluded a contracting process, dated 5 May 2025, for the provision of Private Rented Accommodation across Edinburgh. This procurement falls under the 'General public services' industry category. The process reached the award stage, with key activities taking place in April 2024, when the contract was signed for an amount of £97,454. This restricted procedure sought to address homelessness through housing solutions involving self-contained accommodation for individuals, couples, and families. The contracted services are anticipated to have a low turnover of rooms, with occupants likely residing for approximately 18 months or longer. Businesses interested in similar opportunities should note the specified categories and procurement mechanisms used in this contracting process.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the property management sector, especially those capable of providing housing solutions on a large scale. It involves a direct award from the Temporary Accommodation Flexible Purchasing System. Companies like Arc Property Solution (EDB) LTD, an SME, have successfully entered the contract as the supplier. The procurement method 'selective' and fostering collaboration with local governing bodies can enhance business growth for enterprises capable of delivering housing and associated support services. Business ventures that can facilitate socially responsible accommodations, pay the real Living Wage, and manage a prompt payment operation across their supply chains may particularly benefit from participating in such public procurement processes.

## Notice

This contract is for the provision of Private Rented Accommodation. The contract provides self-contained accommodation within Edinburgh for single households / individuals, couples and households with children experiencing homelessness. Private Rented Accommodation is for households who have been assessed as homeless and who: - Will be able to independently manage in their own accommodation or/and - Will be receiving or about to receive a visiting support service to encourage and improve Housing Support skills. It is expected that turnover of rooms will be low. It can take up to two years or more for people assessed as homeless to be offered alternative accommodation. Average length of stay for Private Rented Accommodation is approximately 18 months though some are significantly longer or shorter than this.

### 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 1A - Private Rented Accommodation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529593 |
| 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 | 5 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 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 | £97,454 |

## 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 | ARC PROPERTY SOLUTION (EDB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 5 May 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529593

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529593
  CT0627-281 Category 1 A - Private Rented Accommodation - This contract is for the provision of Private Rented Accommodation. The contract provides self-contained accommodation within Edinburgh for single households / individuals, couples and households with children experiencing homelessness. Private Rented Accommodation is for households who have been assessed as homeless and who: - Will be able to independently manage in their own accommodation or/and - Will be receiving or about to receive a visiting support service to encourage and improve Housing Support skills. It is expected that turnover of rooms will be low. It can take up to two years or more for people assessed as homeless to be offered alternative accommodation. Average length of stay for Private Rented Accommodation is approximately 18 months though some are significantly longer or shorter than this.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000797916

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