Award

Kinship Support Service

EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Apr 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

18 Nov 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Lothian Council is conducting a public procurement process for the Kinship Support Service within the General Public Services category. Located in East Lothian, this project targets the delivery of services related to Children’s Social Work Services. Originally posted for tender in November 2025, the contract was awarded on 31st March 2026. The procurement adhered to an open procedure, allowing wide participation, and covered by GPA. The contract value is £404,699, awarded to Adoption UK - Scotland, a local SME based in Edinburgh. This procurement process advanced from initial tendering to contract award promptly, signifying efficient progression through the procurement stages.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises specialising in social services for children. SMEs with capabilities in delivering kinship support services are exceptionally well-positioned to benefit from similar future contracts in this sector. Participation in such tenders stimulates business growth by aligning services with community needs and establishing long-term partnerships with public authorities. Additionally, businesses skilled in electronic invoicing and ordering systems demonstrate an advantage, as East Lothian Council incorporates modernised procurement methods and performance terms with electronic facilitation. Prospective tenders may also foresee recurring opportunities in line with contract renewal options.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Kinship Support Service

Notice Description

Kinship Support Service for Children's Social Work Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Kinship Support Service for Children's Social Work Services.

Renewal: Possible 1 year extension on 1 occasion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000816119
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553087
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£404,699 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
November 2027

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN
Postcode
EH41 3HA
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian
Local Authority
East Lothian
Electoral Ward
Haddington and Lammermuir
Westminster Constituency
Lothian East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADOPTION UK - SCOTLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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