Tender

Intensive Support - Children / Young People (Highland)

THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL

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06 Feb 2026 at 14:23

Tender

02 Feb 2026 at 11:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Highland Council is seeking to procure an Intensive Support Service for Children and Young People in the Highland region. The tender, identified by ID HSCC48, falls under the Health and social work services industry category, specifically targeting welfare services for children and young people. This open procedure tender is at the stage of submission, with a closing date for submissions set for 20th March 2026. The contract value is estimated at £909,316 and it covers services from 1st October 2026 to 31st March 2030, with potential for a 12-month extension. The project will be conducted through electronic submissions via PCS-Tender, with community benefits including fair working practices and environmental considerations forming part of the evaluation criteria.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialised in health and social services, particularly those experienced in working with vulnerable children and young people. Businesses that demonstrate a strong capability in delivering practical and emotional support, safety planning, risk management, and educational support are well-suited to compete. The focus on community benefits and fair working practices also presents an avenue for companies committed to social responsibility and environmental sustainability to leverage their expertise. The contract supports business growth by allowing for repeat procurement opportunities in Summer 2029 and encouraging long-term service delivery within the community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Intensive Support - Children / Young People (Highland)

Notice Description

The provision of an Intensive Support Service to Children and Young People to offer practical and emotional support to service users through offering help and guidance on matters such as safety planning, risks and management of risks, emotional support, health, education, harm reduction, substance use, training and where appropriate support with parenting skills. The service will typically deliver support to service users who have been exposed to criminal activity, offending behaviours, exploitation, and involvement with the Children's Hearings System (although this is not an exhaustive list). It will also offer support to Parent/Carers/Guardians.

Lot Information

Lot 1

An Intensive Support Service for Children and Young People offering practical and emotional support to service users through offering help and guidance on matters such as safety planning, risks and management of risks, emotional support, health, education, harm reduction, substance use, training and where appropriate support with parenting skills. The service will typically deliver support to service users who have been exposed to criminal activity, offending behaviours, exploitation, and involvement with the Children's Hearings System (although this is not an exhaustive list). It will also offer support to Parent/Carers/Guardians.

Renewal: The contract term is thirty months plus the option to extend by up to 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0613fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010999-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£909,316 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Summer 2029

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Paul Adlinton
Contact Email
socialcare10.contracts@highland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1467530600

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5NX
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

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