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title: "CT2907 Re-Opening of: CT0627 Category 2a - Temporary Accommodation & Associated Services Flexible Purchasing System Jan 2026"
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# CT2907 Re-Opening of: CT0627 Category 2a - Temporary Accommodation & Associated Services Flexible Purchasing System Jan 2026

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/ct2907-re-opening-of-ct0627-category-2a-temporary-accommodation-associated-services-flexib-ocds-h6vhtk-028fbf). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** The City of Edinburgh Council: "CT2907 Re-Opening of: CT0627 Category 2a - Temporary Accommodation & Associated Services Flexible Purchasing System Jan 2026". Published status: active. Framework Ceiling: £1,500,000. 4 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 9 Feb 2026, 12:00 GMT. Published submission portal: www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [The City of Edinburgh Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/the-city-of-edinburgh-council-ons-s12000036)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £1,500,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 9 February 2026 at 12:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 4
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Social work and related services, Social work services, Social work services with accommodation, Social work services without accommodation
- **Delivery Location:** UKM75
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-028fbf`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/ct2907-re-opening-of-ct0627-category-2a-temporary-accommodation-associated-services-flexib-ocds-h6vhtk-028fbf#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk%2F)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/ct2907-re-opening-of-ct0627-category-2a-temporary-accommodation-associated-services-flexib-ocds-h6vhtk-028fbf#participate

## 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.
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.

## Lots (4)
### Lot 1: Temporary Accommodation with Access to Visiting Support
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 85310000, 85311000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **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...

### Lot 2: Temporary Accommodation with Residential Support
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 85310000, 85311000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** 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 o...

### Lot 3: Emergency Accommodation with Access to Visiting Support
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 85310000, 85311000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **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...

### Lot 4: Housing Support, Advice and Support Services
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 85310000, 85311000, 85312000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **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.
Future oppo...

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (7)
- **Award:** 008201-2024-1 (active)

  - Supplier(s): **Ardblair Guest House, Bethany Christian Trust, Cyrenians (+4 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-48209`, `GB-FTS-123241`, `GB-FTS-107875`, `GB-FTS-77219`, `GB-FTS-84172`, `GB-FTS-108269`, `GB-FTS-25562`
  - Value: £1 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** 008216-2024-1 (active)

  - Supplier(s): **Beam Up Ltd, Blue Triangle (Glasgow) Housing Association, Change Grow Live (CGL) (+8 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-107877`, `GB-FTS-186314`, `GB-COH-3861209`, `GB-FTS-107875`, `GB-FTS-107876`, `GB-FTS-84172`, `GB-FTS-107878`, `GB-FTS-108269`, `GB-FTS-107879`, `GB-FTS-68454`, `GB-FTS-169425`
  - Value: £1 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Temporary Accommodation with Access to Visiting Support (active)
  - Award id: `008399-2022-1`
  - Supplier(s): **3A Solutions Ltd trading as Maple Leaf Group, A & D leisure ltd, Ardblair Guest House (+26 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-48206`, `GB-FTS-48222`, `GB-FTS-48209`, `GB-FTS-48211`, `GB-FTS-48212`, `GB-FTS-48215`, `GB-FTS-48216`, `GB-COH:06923054`, `GB-FTS-48218`, `GB-FTS-184862`, `GB-FTS-48220`, `GB-FTS-48221`, `GB-FTS-20905`, `GB-FTS-48213`, `GB-FTS-48223`, `GB-FTS-48207`, `GB-FTS-48224`, `GB-FTS-48225`, `GB-FTS-48210`, `GB-FTS-48227`, `GB-FTS-48228`, `GB-FTS-48230`, `GB-FTS-48231`, `GB-FTS-48232`, `GB-FTS-48233`, `GB-FTS-48234`, `GB-FTS-48214`, `GB-FTS-48226`, `GB-FTS-48229`
  - Value: £210,000,000 † (exc. VAT); ten times the procedure’s published value or more · possibly a unit error, check the notice

- **Award:** Temporary Accommodation with Residential Support (active)
  - Award id: `008399-2022-2`
  - Supplier(s): **3A Solutions Ltd trading as Maple Leaf Group, Bainfield Ltd, Barnardo's Scotland (+10 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-48206`, `GB-FTS-48211`, `GB-FTS-48208`, `GB-FTS-133376`, `GB-FTS-20905`, `GB-FTS-48235`, `GB-FTS-48236`, `GB-FTS-48232`, `GB-FTS-48237`, `GB-FTS-48238`, `GB-FTS-25562`, `GB-FTS-185098`, `GB-FTS-48229`
  - Value: £11,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Emergency Accommodation with Access to Visiting Support (active)
  - Award id: `008399-2022-3`
  - Supplier(s): **K&S Mir Ltd T/A Cameron Guest House Group, S & S APARTMENTS, merith house**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-48207`, `GB-FTS-48230`, `GB-FTS-48226`
  - Value: £2,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Housing Support, Advice and Support Services (active)
  - Award id: `008399-2022-4`
  - Supplier(s): **Barnardo's Scotland, Bethany Christian Trust, One Parent Families Scotland (+6 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-123241`, `GB-FTS-48208`, `GB-FTS-20903`, `GB-FTS-20908`, `GB-FTS-48240`, `GB-FTS-48236`, `GB-FTS-48237`, `GB-FTS-48238`, `GB-FTS-185098`
  - Value: £10,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** 017798-2025-1 (active)

  - Supplier(s): **Apeiron Stays Limited, Arc Property Solution (EDB) LTD, Budge Property Accommodation (+7 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-139965`, `GB-FTS-145601`, `GB-FTS-145598`, `GB-FTS-184862`, `GB-FTS-48221`, `GB-FTS-145602`, `GB-FTS-145600`, `GB-FTS-145599`, `GB-FTS-145597`, `GB-FTS-137453`
  - Value: £1 † (exc. VAT)

> † value taken from the contract record; the award notice published none.

## Contracts (7)
- **Contract:** 017798-2025-1 (active)
  - Signed Value: £1
  - Signed Date: 03/03/2025

- **Contract:** 008216-2024-1 (active)
  - Signed Value: £1
  - Signed Date: 04/10/2023

- **Contract:** 008201-2024-1 (active)
  - Signed Value: £1
  - Signed Date: 10/05/2023

- **Contract:** Temporary Accommodation with Access to Visiting Support (active)
  - Signed Value: £210,000,000
  - Signed Date: 31/12/2021

- **Contract:** Temporary Accommodation with Residential Support (active)
  - Signed Value: £11,000,000
  - Signed Date: 22/12/2021

- **Contract:** Emergency Accommodation with Access to Visiting Support (active)
  - Signed Value: £2,000,000
  - Signed Date: 22/12/2021

- **Contract:** Housing Support, Advice and Support Services (active)
  - Signed Value: £10,000,000
  - Signed Date: 22/12/2021

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F001991-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-01-09T15:43:37.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-22T10:31:07.858Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-028fbf