Planning

Intensive Support Services for Young People

THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL

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Planning

01 Sep 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Highland Council, a regional or local authority in Inverness, is currently in the planning stage of a tender for "Intensive Support Services for Young People". The procurement is focused on providing high-quality outreach services to Care Experienced Young People in the Highland region. This service will offer practical and emotional support, addressing safety planning, health, education, and substance use among other needs. The contract is valued at £250,000 and is anticipated to last for three years, with a possible extension of one year. The primary procurement category is services, and the industry classification falls under the CPV code 85000000. Key dates include the future notice date set for 25th August 2025, with the procurement process tagged as a planned initiation.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in social services, particularly those experienced in working with vulnerable young populations. Companies well-versed in delivering outreach and support services, especially those with expertise in risk management, emotional health, and youth development programmes, would be well-suited to compete. The requirement for supporting not only the young individuals but also engaging in family-oriented initiatives, such as parental programmes, highlights a multi-disciplinary approach that businesses with capabilities in integrated family services may find beneficial. Organisations with a presence or capability to operate in the Highlands will have a logistical advantage in serving the local community effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Intensive Support Services for Young People

Notice Description

The Highland Council is seeking a high-quality outreach support service for Care Experienced Young People that will ensure the provision of 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 the family parenting skills. The anticipated duration of the contract is three years with an option to extend by a further 1 year.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council is seeking a high-quality outreach support service that will ensure the provision of 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 through parental programmes including Raising Teens with Confidence and Handling Teenage Behaviours

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000808026
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538112
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kim.douglas@highland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5NX
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
TLM6 Highlands and Islands
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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