CT2907 Re-Opening of: CT0627 Category 2a - Temporary Accommodation & Associated Services Flexible Purchasing System Jan 2026
The City of Edinburgh CouncilEstimated Value
Up to £1,500,000
Deadline
9 February 2026
Published
9 January 2026
Type
services
Overview
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.
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.
Regulations cited
- Housing (Scotland) Act 1987
Additional details
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.
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Award Details
Premier Nights Ltd t/a Aaron Lodge
£1
Budge Property Accommodation
£1
Easylet Scotland LTD
£1
Edinburgh Thistle Guest House
£1
Phoenix Properties Edinburgh Ltd
£1
VivreStays
£1
Apeiron Stays Limited
£1
MIJU Hotel
£1
Arc Property Solution (EDB) LTD
£1
KC PROPERTIES SCOTLAND LTD
£1
Likely incumbents
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- 1
Action for Children
1 contract wonlatest 15 Sept 2026£2m
total awarded
- 2
Who Cares? Scotland
1 contract wonlatest 28 Jul 2026
Action for Children is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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The City of Edinburgh CouncilKey Dates
Published
9 January 2026
Submission deadline
9 February 2026
Notice type
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