Tender

Care Home Services for 6 Children and Young People Living in Pentland Way & Castlelaw Residential Accommodation

MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL

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Tender

06 Feb 2026 at 13:52

Summary of the contracting process

Midlothian Council is seeking to procure Care Home Services for six children and young people residing at Pentland Way and Castlelaw Residential Accommodation. This procurement is categorised under Health and Social Work Services within the services industry sector. The location for service delivery is in Midlothian, Scotland, specifically in the region denoted as UKM73. This process is currently at the Tender stage, with the procurement method being an open procedure. Interested parties should be aware that the tender period for submissions ends on 16 March 2026 at 12:00 PM. The contract value is estimated at £6,989,156.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in personalised care home services and working with children and young people with disabilities and complex behavioural needs. Organisations capable of providing 24/7 care services tailored to emotional, social, and physical needs would be well-suited to compete. Such companies can contribute to community benefits in Midlothian, enhancing their engagement and demonstrating corporate social responsibility. Also, having registration or the intention to obtain registration with the Care Inspectorate is crucial for participation. The tender will be awarded based on the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) criteria, balancing quality and price considerations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Care Home Services for 6 Children and Young People Living in Pentland Way & Castlelaw Residential Accommodation

Notice Description

Midlothian Councils seeks to appoint a Provider who can provide a flexible range of Personalised Care Home services for children and young people with a Disability and Complex Behavioural Needs living in accommodation in Pentland Way and Castlelaw Cottage.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Midlothian Councils seeks to appoint a Provider who can provide a flexible range of Personalised Care Home services for children and young people with a Disability and Complex Behavioural Needs living in care accommodation in Pentland Way and Castlelaw Cottage. The service will be provided 24 hours a day 7 days a week for children meeting all of their physical, social and emotional needs. The Provider will provide a personalised service which increasingly drives the shape of services to meet the needs of service users and help them to achieve their personal goals and aspirations. The full scope of the required support and/or care shall be to deliver the aims, objectives and outcomes of the service. The Provider will take into account of the details outlined in the Child's Plan when providing the service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064a22
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010970-2026
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

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,989,156 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Barbara Foxwell
Contact Email
barbara.foxwell@midlothian.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DALKEITH
Postcode
EH22 1DN
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian

Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Dalkeith
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

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