Tender

Family Support Service with Day Respite for Children with Disabilities

WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

02 Apr 2026 at 00:00

Planning

08 Aug 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

West Dunbartonshire Council is conducting an open procurement process titled "Family Support Service with Day Respite for Children with Disabilities," aimed at providing services in the general public services industry category. This tender is active, with submission details requiring electronic submissions by 1st May 2026. The contract is intended for services to be delivered within the West Dunbartonshire region, starting 1st July 2026 for a duration of three years. Key dates include the award period commencing from 7th May 2026. The council is focused on partnering with providers committed to innovative, flexible, and child-centred approaches, underlining their dedication to positive outcomes for children with disabilities.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in family support services and respite care, particularly those with a focus on child-centred and innovative practices. The contract's substantial value of £700,000, along with a potential three-year renewal option, offers long-term growth prospects for capable providers. Organisations with experience in flexible service provision and those willing to engage in collaborative partnerships with families and various services will find this tender well-suited to their strengths. By aligning with West Dunbartonshire Council's strategic objectives, businesses can enhance their market presence and contribute positively to the community's welfare. The use of open procedure ensures a competitive and transparent bidding process, welcoming approaches from diverse service providers.

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Notice Title

Family Support Service with Day Respite for Children with Disabilities

Notice Description

Family Support Service with Day Respite for Children with Disabilities

Lot Information

Lot 1

West Dunbartonshire Council are to tender for the provision of a family support service with Day Respite for Children with Disabilities to start 1st July 2026 for a 3 year period. We are seeking a supplier to provide innovative flexible and child centered approaches in partnership with families and other services we are committed to Keeping The Promise to West Dunbartonshire's children and young people and would like to partner with providers that are equally invested. We are committed to Keeping The Promise and promoting positive outcomes for West Dunbartonshire's children and young people and invite partnerships from providers who will commit to our What would it take Children's Strategy. We will accept proposal's for partnerships between providers and are keen to hear of innovative practises.

Renewal: Will be reviewed

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000806847
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553210
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract 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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
5 Sep 2025Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUMBARTON
Postcode
G82 1QL
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire
Delivery Location
TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond

Local Authority
West Dunbartonshire
Electoral Ward
Dumbarton
Westminster Constituency
West Dunbartonshire

Further Information

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