Planning

Supported Independent Living (on-site)

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 is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Supported Independent Living (on-site)" project. This initiative focuses on providing services to care-experienced young people, helping them acquire skills and training critical for sustaining independent living. The procurement is classified under the services category and has a budget of £225,000. The project is set in Inverness, within the Highland region. The future notice for this tender was published on 1st September 2025, and all related activities and requirements are projected to be within this geographical scope. The council is utilizing a planned procurement approach for this tender, aligning with public sector regulations and standards, including coverage by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in social services, specifically those adept at providing training and accommodation support for young people transitioning to independent living. Firms with expertise in regional or local authority collaborations, particularly within the children's services sector, will find this tender an excellent chance to leverage and expand their offerings. The project's focus on training and support services presents a valuable platform for contractors looking to establish or strengthen their presence in the public sector within the Highland area, fostering business growth through community-oriented initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supported Independent Living (on-site)

Notice Description

Supported Independent Living (on-site) for care experienced young people to provide the necessary skills and training to help sustain independent living.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Support for care experienced young people in semi-independent living accommodation to gain the skills, training and understanding of what is required to secure and sustain full independent living accommodation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000808299
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538111
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
£225,000 £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
1 Sep 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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