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Intensive Support - Children / Young People (Highland)

The Highland Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Jun 2026 at 09:22

Award Notice
Tender

05 Feb 2026 at 16:51

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Highland Council has initiated an open tender process for the provision of intensive support services for children and young people in the Highland region. Classified under health and social work services, this procurement project aims to deliver practical and emotional support, addressing safety planning, risk management, health education, and other welfare areas. Key dates include the tender period closing on 20th March 2026. The contract period is set to begin on 1st October 2026 and is initially planned for thirty months, with an option to extend by up to 12 months, indicating a potential end date of 31st March 2030. The project incorporates community benefits such as fair working practices and environmental considerations as part of the assessment criteria.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the social services sector, particularly those with experience in providing support to children and young people exposed to various risks, including criminal activities. With an emphasis on quality, offering practical and emotional guidance, the contract is well-suited for businesses that can demonstrate relevant experience and compliance with the tender’s community and environmental criteria. The process is open to SMEs and electronic submissions are required, providing a straightforward entry point for capable service providers looking to engage with public contracts and contribute positively to community welfare.

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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-06497f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053598-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£909,316 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Summer 2029

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Highland Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5NX
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Right There

Further Information

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