Temporary Accommodation & Associated Services Flexible Purchasing System

The City of Edinburgh Council is looking to establish a flexible purchasing system for temporary accommodation, this will be a long-term opportunity with the aim to increase Edinburgh’s capacity for temporary accommodation. 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.

The purchasing system will comprise of the following Categories;

Category 1 - Temporary Accommodation with Access to Visiting Support.

(Private Rented Accommodation, Home Share & Shared House)

Category 2 - Temporary Accommodation with Residential Support.

(Supported Lodgings & Shared House inclusive of Support)

Category 3 - Emergency Accommodation with Access to Visiting Support.

Category 4 - Associated Services.

Please note, providers will not be required to have a property currently available to engage with the opportunity - unless applying for Category 3.

The Council will be using the PCS-Tender online portal to run and manage the opportunity, and as such strongly encourage interested potential providers to attend training on the operation of the purchasing system and PCS-T.