Tender

18/1286 Children's Residential and Education Flexible Framework

MORAY COUNCIL

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TenderUpdate

31 Mar 2026 at 11:26

Tender

09 Mar 2026 at 09:20

Planning

11 Feb 2026 at 11:44

Summary of the contracting process

Moray Council is leading a procurement process titled "18/1286 Children's Residential and Education Flexible Framework" for services related to social work and accommodation. This process aims to establish a flexible framework for Children's Residential and Education services in the UKM62 region, particularly around Elgin, United Kingdom. The initiative is under the planning phase with a revised submission deadline of 8 May 2026, allowing for electronic submissions via Public Contracts Scotland. The primary procurement category is services, with key amendments recently updating the submission deadline. The procurement follows the open procedure method and welcomes diversity in submissions, ensuring community benefits as part of the requirement.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social work services with accommodation to expand their operations within Moray. Providers who can offer trauma-informed, therapeutic, and nurturing care for children and young people with diverse needs will find this framework advantageous. The framework offers different lots such as Residential Care, Residential Care with Education, Intensive Support Residential Care, and Intensive Support Residential and Education. Each lot supports varied levels of care, allowing businesses to align their services with the specific requirements set forth by Moray Council. The emphasis on sustainability and adherence to standards like those of the Care Inspectorate and SSSC ensures the creation of a reliable, high-quality service environment, fostering incremental growth opportunities for aligned business entities.

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Notice Title

18/1286 Children's Residential and Education Flexible Framework

Notice Description

Health and Social Care Moray intends to establish a flexible framework for Children's Residential and Education Services. The framework will allow approved providers to be quickly identified and matched to children and young people requiring residential care.

Lot Information

Lot 1 Residential Care

Lot 1 covers standard residential care for children and young people who cannot live at home, in foster care, or in kinship care, and who do not require high level therapeutic or crisis intervention. These care arrangements typically support individuals with moderate, predictable needs. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Lot 2 Residential Care with Education

Lot 2 covers standard residential care for children and young people who cannot live at home, in foster care, or in kinship care, and who do not require high level therapeutic or crisis intervention. These care arrangements typically support individuals with moderate, predictable needs. Where providers deliver education as part of their service, this must be undertaken in full consultation with the allocated Social Worker and the Local Authority's Education Department. An Individual Education Plan (IEP) will be developed collaboratively and must align with the Curriculum for Excellence, or an equivalent national framework where applicable. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Lot 3 Intensive Support Residential Care

Lots 3 and 4 provide intensive support for children and young people with significant, complex, or high risk needs. The aim is to offer enhanced, therapeutic, and highly supervised care that stabilises the young person, reduces risk, and facilitates progression to a less intensive setting. Children in this category may present with: -High levels of trauma, attachment difficulties, or mental health needs -Frequent crises, dysregulated behaviour, or vulnerability to exploitation -Severe behavioural challenges requiring specialist intervention -Increased risk of care breakdown without intensive support Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Lot 4 Intensive Support Residential Care with Education

Lots 3 and 4 provide intensive support for children and young people with significant, complex, or high risk needs. The aim is to offer enhanced, therapeutic, and highly supervised care that stabilises the young person, reduces risk, and facilitates progression to a less intensive setting. Children in this category may present with: -High levels of trauma, attachment difficulties, or mental health needs -Frequent crises, dysregulated behaviour, or vulnerability to exploitation -Severe behavioural challenges requiring specialist intervention -Increased risk of care breakdown without intensive support Where providers deliver education as part of their service, this must be undertaken in full consultation with the allocated Social Worker and the Local Authority's Education Department. An Individual Education Plan (IEP) will be developed collaboratively and must align with the Curriculum for Excellence, or an equivalent national framework where applicable. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064da5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029589-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80100000 - Primary education services

80200000 - Secondary education services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
6 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MORAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ELGIN
Postcode
IV30 1BX
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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Moray
Electoral Ward
Elgin City North
Westminster Constituency
Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey

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