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title: "Invitation to Quote for the Servicing and Leasing of Student Accommodation in Kirkwall"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000829210"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-13"
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# Invitation to Quote for the Servicing and Leasing of Student Accommodation in Kirkwall

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000829210

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## Summary

Orkney Islands Council has initiated a procurement process titled "Invitation to Quote for the Servicing and Leasing of Student Accommodation in Kirkwall." Classified under Housing and Community Amenities, the contract involves the co-ordination and management of five two-bed housing units for student accommodation in Kirkwall, Orkney. This service contract, valued at £44,000, will span over four years with a possible 12-month extension. The procurement is at the tender stage, with submissions due by 5th May 2026, and the award process scheduled to start on the same date. The procurement follows an open procedure, and submissions must be made electronically via the specified portal.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses involved in property management and student accommodation services. Companies with expertise in housing management and a track record of servicing similar contracts are well-positioned to compete. The potential for a multi-year engagement, along with a renewal option, provides room for steady revenue streams for the successful bidder. Organisational compliance with the electronic submission requirement and a focus on on-time delivery will be crucial for participants aiming to secure this contract with the Orkney Islands Council.

## Notice

The Authority has a requirement for the co-ordination and management for five units of 2 bed housing in Kirkwall, Orkney for student accommodation for a period of 4 years (3 year initial period plus 1 x 12 month extension).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority has a requirement for the co-ordination and management of five 2 bed housing units in Kirkwall, Orkney for student accommodation for a period of 4 years (3 year initial term plus 1 x 12 month extension).

Renewal: 1 x 12 month extension available subject to satisfactory performance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553702 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 25 May 2026 - 24 May 2030 |
| Recurrence | March 2030 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £44,000 |
| Lots value | £44,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL |
| Locality | KIRKWALL |
| Post town | Kirkwall |
| Postcode | KW15 1NY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Orkney Islands |
| Electoral ward | Kirkwall East |
| Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
| Delivery location | TLM65 Orkney Islands |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 70 - Real estate services
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 70333000 - Housing services
- 75123000 - Administrative housing services

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553702

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553702
  Invitation to Quote for the Servicing and Leasing of Student Accommodation in Kirkwall - The Authority has a requirement for the co-ordination and management for five units of 2 bed housing in Kirkwall, Orkney for student accommodation for a period of 4 years (3 year initial period plus 1 x 12 month extension).

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.orkney.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829210
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=829210
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

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