Official UK procurement notice
CT2907 Re-Opening of: CT0627 Category 2a - Temporary Accommodation & Associated Services Flexible Purchasing System Jan 2026
Authority: The City of Edinburgh Council (Local council)
What is being bought4 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionThe 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.
This 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.
Please note, providers will not be required to have a property currently available to engage with the opportunity.
- How the procedure runs: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2015/446/contents/made
CPV: Social work and related services · Social work services · Social work services with accommodation · Social work services without accommodation
How this framework works
From the published notice- Bids received
- 34 bids on the busiest of 4 lots · 61 suppliers appointed
Lots and requirements (4)Procurement structure
4 lots · no lot values publishedLot #1Temporary Accommodation with Access to Visiting Support
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.
Lot #2Temporary Accommodation with Residential Support
This category is designed to provide accommodation with access to residential support. The level of support required may vary per sub-category.
Sub-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);
- Supported Lodgings
- Shared House inclusive of Support
Accommodation 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;
- age specific
- sex specific
- substance misuse
- domestic abuse experienced
- providers may stipulate if offering a specialised service, which will only be agreed by the Council if required.
There 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.
Lot #3Emergency Accommodation with Access to Visiting Support
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.
Due 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.
Lot #4Housing Support, Advice and Support Services
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.
Future opportunities may include but are not limited to:
- Homelessness Prevention
- Visiting Housing Support
- Advice and Information
- Support and Advocacy
Support 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:
- Domestic Abuse experienced residents
- Adults
- Children
- substance misuse
- 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.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Category 2a - Cost/Quality ratio - Cost 30% / Quality 70%
- Staff
- Names and qualifications of delivery staff must be submitted
- Shortlisting
- Providers must hold or commit to obtaining the following in order to receive Call-Off Contracts. - Employers Liability Insurance (5 million GBP) - Public Liability Insurance (10 million GBP) - Building Insurance & Licenses (in accordance with property requirements) - HMO License (if required) - Standard Disclosure as a minimum for all relevant staff (dependant on client support). - In addition, providers must satisfy the Council's financial probity assessment.
- “CT2907 Re-Opening of: CT0627 Category 2a - Temporary Accommodation &…” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 3 Feb 2021, 13:16 GMT
- Last source update
- 9 Jan 2026, 15:43 GMT
- Authority reference
CT2907- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-001991- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-028fbfFind a Tender
- How it runs
- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
- Performance terms
Please see contract specific KPI information contained within the Specification document attached to this notice.
- Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
A tenderer that suffers loss as a result of a breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session. The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) will have a minimum standstill period of 10 days before awarding the contract. The communication of the award decision notice will be sent by fax or e-mail to all tenderers with the standstill period commencing on the next day. If proceedings are started in the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session against the Council in respect of the decision to award the contract within the standstill period then the Council is prevented from awarding the contract. Post contract award the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session may (1) award damages provided proceedings are brought within 3 months from the date when the grounds for the bringing of the proceedings first arose (2) be entitled to issue an ineffectiveness order or impose a financial penalty on the Council. A claim for an ineffectiveness order must be made within 30 days of the Contract Award Notice being published in the FTS or within 30 days of the date those who expressed an interest in or otherwise bid for the contract were informed of the conclusion of the contract or in any other case within 6 months from the date on which the contract was entered into.
Publisher note: Please note the requirement includes mandatory pass/fail criteria in relation to aspects including but not limited to prompt payment, fair work practices, health and safety and climate obligations as specified in the Single Procurement Document (SPD) on PCS. Please see additional information in the attached documentation and utilise the Q&A function if you have any questions. Please note; the information contained within this notice and attached documents is subject to further development and change. Please note; the Flexible Purchasing System will act as a platform for procurement of temporary accommodation and as such is not a guarantee of any work or financial commitment. This is linked to a previous establishment of a DPS which is the original framework. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=820127. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: The Community Benefits sought through this contract will be proportionate to individual provider's annual contract value. Community Benefits should be to the benefit of the Community as whole however the Council will actively aim to secure Community Benefits which aide in the implementation of the Council's Rapid Rehousing Transition Plan, where possible. (SC Ref:820127) Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=820127
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 9 Feb 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission"}
- Accepted languages
- en
Timeline
31 Mar 2021 → 9 Feb 2026 · 3 dates- Next notice expected31 Mar 2021, 00:00 BST
- Notice published286 days ago9 Jan 2026, 15:43 GMT
- Admission / appointment period ends255 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown9 Feb 2026, 12:00 GMT
Notice history
19 events · 12 releases on Find a Tender · since 28 May 2021- Status changed to active28 May 2021, 10:44 BST
- Procurement method changed28 May 2021, 10:44 BST
- Deadline published: 1 Jul 2021, 11:00 BST28 May 2021, 10:44 BST
- Status changed to complete29 Mar 2022, 13:27 BST
- Status changed to active17 Jan 2023, 14:18 GMT
- Procurement method changed17 Jan 2023, 14:18 GMT
- Deadline moved to 13 Feb 2023, 11:00 GMT17 Jan 2023, 14:18 GMT+592 days · was 1 Jul 2021, 11:00 BST
- Deadline moved to 27 Jul 2023, 11:00 BST26 Jun 2023, 14:38 BST+164 days · was 13 Feb 2023, 11:00 GMT
- Status changed to complete14 Mar 2024, 14:19 GMT
- Status changed to active8 Nov 2024, 14:16 GMT
- Procurement method changed8 Nov 2024, 14:16 GMT
- Deadline moved to 1 Apr 2025, 11:00 BST8 Nov 2024, 14:16 GMT+614 days · was 27 Jul 2023, 11:00 BST
- Status changed to complete30 Apr 2025, 09:04 BST
- Status changed to active7 May 2025, 13:45 BST
- Deadline moved to 31 Mar 2026, 11:00 BST7 May 2025, 13:45 BST+364 days · was 1 Apr 2025, 11:00 BST
- Published value updated to £1,500,00022 Dec 2025, 16:52 GMTwas £430,000,000
- Procurement method changed22 Dec 2025, 16:52 GMT
- Deadline moved to 4 Feb 2026, 12:00 GMT22 Dec 2025, 16:52 GMT-55 days · was 31 Mar 2026, 11:00 BST
- Deadline moved to 9 Feb 2026, 12:00 GMT9 Jan 2026, 15:43 GMT+5 days · was 4 Feb 2026, 12:00 GMT
Routine re-releases (12)
- 2025-04: 1 release · 30 Apr 2025
- 2024-11: 1 release · 8 Nov 2024
- 2024-03: 2 releases · 14 Mar 2024, 14 Mar 2024
- 2023-06: 1 release · 26 Jun 2023
- 2023-01: 1 release · 17 Jan 2023
- 2022-03: 1 release · 29 Mar 2022
- 2021-05: 1 release · 28 May 2021
- 2021-02: 1 release · 3 Feb 2021
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast7 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.
Contracts
All 3 of these contracts carry the same published figure, £1, the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each contract's own value. They are not eleven separate sums.
Contract 017798-2025-1
- Signed
- 3 Mar 2025
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Contract 008216-2024-1
- Signed
- 5 Oct 2023
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Contract 008201-2024-1
- Signed
- 11 May 2023
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Temporary Accommodation with Access to Visiting Support
- Signed
- 31 Dec 2021
- Value
- £210,000,000
- Status
- active
Temporary Accommodation with Residential Support
- Signed
- 22 Dec 2021
- Value
- £11,000,000
- Status
- active
Emergency Accommodation with Access to Visiting Support
- Signed
- 22 Dec 2021
- Value
- £2,000,000
- Status
- active
Housing Support, Advice and Support Services
- Signed
- 22 Dec 2021
- Value
- £10,000,000
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Temporary Accommodation with Access to Visiting Support | 34bids · 34 electronic · 34 from abroad | 31 | — | — |
| 2 · Temporary Accommodation with Residential Support | 13bids · 13 electronic · 13 from abroad | 8 | — | — |
| 3 · Emergency Accommodation with Access to Visiting Support | 4bids · 4 electronic · 4 from abroad | 4 | — | — |
| 4 · Housing Support, Advice and Support Services | 9bids · 9 electronic · 9 from abroad | 6 | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Edinburgh Sheriff Court,Review body
Framework contractors & participating bidders
64 commercial parties on the notice · 50 awardedThe first 50 of 64 commercial parties (by name); the JSON mirror lists them all.
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Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.