{"schemaVersion":"1.0","id":"ocds-h6vhtk-028fbf","title":"CT2907 Re-Opening of: CT0627 Category 2a - Temporary Accommodation & Associated Services Flexible Purchasing System Jan 2026","description":"The City of Edinburgh Council is re-opening Category 2a - Supported Lodgings of the flexible purchasing system for Temporary Accommodation to invite new suppliers to provide services.\nThis is a long-term opportunity with the aim to further increase Edinburgh’s capacity for temporary accommodation with support. The Council require accommodation and associated services which are tailored to resident’s needs, can adapt by flexing capacity whilst having a focus on value for money and allows continued change and improvement.\nPlease note, providers will not be required to have a property currently available to engage with the opportunity.","status":"active","procurementStage":"tender","buyer":{"id":"GB-FTS-346","name":"The City of Edinburgh Council","profileUrl":"https://tenderline.uk/buyers/the-city-of-edinburgh-council-ons-s12000036"},"value":{"amount":1500000,"currency":"GBP","formatted":"£1,500,000"},"deadline":"2026-02-09T12:00:00.000Z","publishedAt":"2021-02-03T13:16:02.000Z","classifications":["Social work and related services","Social work services","Social work services with accommodation","Social work services without accommodation"],"locations":["UKM75"],"submissionGateway":{"url":null,"portal":"www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk","method":"{\"electronicSubmission\"}","electronicSubmissionPolicy":null},"lotsCount":4,"awardsCount":7,"documentsCount":0,"lots":[{"id":"1","title":"Temporary Accommodation with Access to Visiting Support","description":"The Council has a statutory duty – under Part II of the Housing (Scotland) Act 1987 – Homelessness Provisions - to provide temporary accommodation to households that are homeless. This contract will provide a Supported Lodgings model of accommodation, which can accommodate up to five people from different households.  This will include support staff if they are residing in the property. Additional information: Please see the Specification document for full details on the requirement as well as the Instructions to Tenderers document for detail on the tender process.","status":"active","value":null,"contractPeriod":{"start":null,"end":null},"suitability":{}},{"id":"2","title":"Temporary Accommodation with Residential Support","description":"This category is designed to provide accommodation with access to residential support. The level of support required may vary per sub-category.\nSub-Categories will be used to further detail the accommodation and support requirements for each method of delivery. Temporary Accommodation which the Council has an immediate need for (please see individual specifications for more information);\n- Supported Lodgings\n- Shared House inclusive of Support\nAccommodation with Residential Support will be appropriate for the general homeless population, however some requirements may also require highly specialised support, for specific groups of service users such as;\n- age specific\n- sex specific\n- substance misuse\n- domestic abuse experienced\n- providers may stipulate if offering a specialised service, which will only be agreed by the Council if required.\nThere may be further sub-categories added in future, this will be clearly communicated and operated in line with the Council's requirements and preferred forms of accommodation. Additional information: Please see Bidder Guidance Document for more information on the operation of the Purchasing System and how to apply.","status":"active","value":null,"contractPeriod":{"start":null,"end":null},"suitability":{}},{"id":"3","title":"Emergency Accommodation with Access to Visiting Support","description":"Where possible, preferred temporary accommodation is self contained for each household or if in shared accommodation has access to facilities such as laundry and kitchen. If there is not enough accommodation to meet demand in Category 1 or Category 2, the Council will seek to procure emergency accommodation.  This would be suitable for B+Bs, Guest Houses and Hotels who are able to make a  number of rooms or their whole property available for a period of time or on an ad hoc basis as agreed with the Council.\nDue to the nature of this requirement, providers must have a property identified in order to apply for this Category. Additional information: Please see Bidder Guidance Document for more information on the operation of the Purchasing System and how to apply.","status":"active","value":null,"contractPeriod":{"start":null,"end":null},"suitability":{}},{"id":"4","title":"Housing Support, Advice and Support Services","description":"This will encompass a range of support services to those currently residing in Temporary Accommodation or threatened by homelessness. The requirement is mainly for support and advice services however may include elements of accommodation.\nFuture opportunities may include but are not limited to:\n- Homelessness Prevention\n- Visiting Housing Support\n- Advice and Information\n- Support and Advocacy\nSupport will be appropriate for the general homeless population, however some future requirements may also require highly specialised support for specific groups of service users, such as:\n- Domestic Abuse experienced residents\n- Adults\n- Children\n- substance misuse\n- those of BAME backgrounds Additional information: Please see Bidder Guidance Document for more information on the operation of the Purchasing System and how to apply.","status":"active","value":null,"contractPeriod":{"start":null,"end":null},"suitability":{}}],"awards":[{"id":"008201-2024-1","title":null,"status":"active","suppliers":"Ardblair Guest House, Bethany Christian Trust, Cyrenians, Four Square, LinkLiving Ltd, Right There, The Salvation Army","value":{"amount":1,"currency":"GBP","source":"contract","basis":"net"},"awardedAt":null},{"id":"008216-2024-1","title":null,"status":"active","suppliers":"Beam Up Ltd, Blue Triangle (Glasgow) Housing Association, Change Grow Live (CGL), Cyrenians, Four Square (Scotland), LinkLiving Ltd, Move On, Right There, Tanshe Limited, Turning Point Scotland, With You Limited","value":{"amount":1,"currency":"GBP","source":"contract","basis":"net"},"awardedAt":null},{"id":"008399-2022-1","title":"Temporary Accommodation with Access to Visiting Support","status":"active","suppliers":"3A Solutions Ltd trading as Maple Leaf Group, A & D leisure ltd, Ardblair Guest House, Bainfield Ltd, Benchmark4 LLP, Canadale Ltd, Clarin Guest House, County Private Client Limited, Dick Li, Easylet Scotland LTD, Edinburgh Apartments Ltd, Edinburgh Thistle Guest House, Hillcrest Futures, Ibrahim Joulak, Josephs Accommodations Ltd, K&S Mir Ltd T/A Cameron Guest House Group, Leamington House, Leonard Property Group, MS Properties (Edinburgh) Ltd T/A AAA Guest House, Playfair Hotel Edinburgh Ltd, R1 Properties, S & S APARTMENTS, St. Albans Lodge, The Housing Network, Thrums Hotel, Zara Apartments, camstone (scotland) ltd, merith house, rowan alba limited","value":{"amount":210000000,"currency":"GBP","source":"contract","basis":"net"},"awardedAt":null},{"id":"008399-2022-2","title":"Temporary Accommodation with Residential Support","status":"active","suppliers":"3A Solutions Ltd trading as Maple Leaf Group, Bainfield Ltd, Barnardo's Scotland, CrossReach (the operating name for The Church of Scotland Social Care Council), Hillcrest Futures, Scottish Veterans Residences, Simon Community Scotland, The Housing Network, The No1 Care Agency, The Rock Trust, The Salvation Army, Wheatley Care, rowan alba limited","value":{"amount":11000000,"currency":"GBP","source":"contract","basis":"net"},"awardedAt":null},{"id":"008399-2022-3","title":"Emergency Accommodation with Access to Visiting 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