---
title: "Accommodation for Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000836961"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-15"
---

# Accommodation for Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC)

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000836961

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council has completed a procurement process titled "Accommodation for Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC)" in the services category. This process, which took place in Edinburgh, utilised a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition to ensure continuity of care for the young individual. The contract was signed on 1st April 2026, with Thistle Rooms Edb Ltd being awarded the contract for a value of £71,120.25. The procurement stage is at award, and the process was carried out in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, with provisions for review at the Sheriff Court or Court of Session if necessary.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) experienced in managing accommodation services. Furthermore, businesses with expertise in supporting vulnerable groups or offering tailored care services for children will find this type of contract particularly relevant. By engaging in such tenders, businesses can expand their portfolio in social services and strengthen their relationships with regional authorities like The City of Edinburgh Council.

## Notice

Accommodation for unaccompanied asylum seeking children

### Procurement Information

Continuity of care for young people below threshold.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560264 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £71,120 |

## 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 | THISTLE ROOMS EDB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560264

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560264
  Accommodation for Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC) - Accommodation for unaccompanied asylum seeking children

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000836961

## Provenance

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