Provision of Temporary Emergency Accommodation (East Lothian Council)

Notice summary

Please see Bidder Guide document for further information within the attached documentation. Please note; the establishment of a Flexible Purchasing System does not a guarantee of any work or financial commitment. 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. Bidders will also be subject to Police Scotland checks and comply with GDPR Data Regulations. 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=844126. 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. 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. (SC Ref:844126) Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=844126

Opportunity overview

East Lothian Council wishes to establish a flexible purchasing system for the Provision of Temporary Emergency Accommodation for individuals and households experiencing homelessness within East Lothian Geographical area. Emergency Accommodation is Hotel or Bed & Breakfast (B&B) style accommodation which the Council may need to use when there is no other form of temporary accommodation available to meet demand. The council will be purchasing a room on a per night basis only and will have no responsibility for any aspect of the accommodation. The proposed contract duration is two years, with an optional extension of +1, +1.

Lot 1 — Contract lot

East Lothian Council wishes to establish a Flexible Purchasing System of Temporary Emergency Accommodation for individuals and households experiencing homelessness within East Lothian geographical area. Emergency Accommodation is Hotel or Bed & Breakfast (B&B) style accommodation which the Council may need to use when there is no other form of temporary accommodation available to meet demand. The council will be purchasing a room on a per night basis only and will have no responsibility for any aspect of the accommodation. Additional information: The proposed contract duration is two years, with an optional extension of +1 +1. Please see Bidder Guidance Document for more information on the operation of the Purchasing System and how to apply.

Award criterion: Quality

Contracting authority

East Lothian Council John Muir House, Haddington, East Lothian, EH41 3HA, UKM73, United Kingdom Email: procurement@eastlothian.gov.uk Website: https://www.eastlothian.gov.uk

Procurement timetable and procedure

Procedure: Open procedure

Legal basis: 32014L0024

Submission deadline: 9 November 2026 at 12:00 pm

Submission language: EN

CPV Classification

55270000 — Services provided by bed and breakfast establishments; 85311000 — Social work services with accommodation

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