Award

Award - Residential Respite and Weekend and Summer Activity Clubs

SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL

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Award

06 Aug 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Borders Council, based in Newtown St Boswells, has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "Award - Residential Respite and Weekend and Summer Activity Clubs." This procurement falls under the "General public services" industry category, specifically focusing on services for children and young people with disabilities. The process, executed under the Light Touch regime without prior publication of a call for competition, has been awarded through a direct award procedure. The contract, valued at £585,990, covers activities in the UKM91 region and was signed on 25th February 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing services for children and young people with disabilities, especially those with expertise in organising residential respite programmes and activity clubs. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those with prior experience in similar service provision, will find this a suitable opportunity to expand their portfolio within the social service industry. By securing contracts within the scope described, businesses can enhance their reputation and strengthen networking within the local authority service sector, providing unique services that meet the community's needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award - Residential Respite and Weekend and Summer Activity Clubs

Notice Description

Provision of residential respite and activities for children and young people with disabilities

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of residential respite and activities for children and young people with disabilities.

Procurement Information

Directly awarded under regulation 74 Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations ("Light Touch" regime).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000792069
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536382
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£585,990 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@scotborders.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1835824000

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS
Postcode
TD6 0SA
Post Town
Galashiels
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Selkirkshire
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABERLOUR CHILD CARE TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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