Tender

Diversionary Services for children at risk of Criminal Exploitation

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council is actively seeking to appoint a provider for their project titled "Diversionary Services for children at risk of Criminal Exploitation," aimed within the General public services category. This tender focuses on delivering services in Edinburgh and the Lothians and is part of an open procurement procedure with a submission deadline on 16th April 2026. The Council is actively pursuing this initiative to address the needs of children at risk of criminal exploitation, offering a significant opportunity for organisations specialising in such community-focused services. The tender, valued at £1,603,932, prioritises quality with a 70/30 quality to cost ratio and supports electronic submissions through the Public Contracts Scotland portal.

This tender presents substantial growth potential for businesses experienced in providing community and diversion services for youth. Ideal candidates would include service providers with expertise in managing and implementing strategies for safeguarding children in risk environments. Organisations possessing certification in quality assurance and supply chain management, alongside strong financial standing and relevant insurance coverage, are well-suited to compete. The requirement aligns well with those capable of demonstrating technical proficiency and a commitment to social responsibilities, including the payment of the Real Living Wage and compliance with UK Data Protection Legislation. Pursuing this contract could not only enhance the provider's portfolio but also further establish their presence in civic community services across Scotland.

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Notice Title

Diversionary Services for children at risk of Criminal Exploitation

Notice Description

The City of Edinburgh Council (The Council) is seeking to appoint a Provider to deliver a contract for the provision of diversionary services for children and young people at risk of criminal exploitation around Edinburgh and the Lothians. Please see the attached documents for further information.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Following the PIN that was posted in December 2025, this service will be procured via an open procedure.. The fixed funding budget for the service is GBP267,322 annually for 3 years (with the possibility of a 2 year extension and a then a further extension of 1 year).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000818247
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551617
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
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

85300000 - Social work and related services

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,603,932 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
2 Feb 2026Expired
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
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

Notice Documents

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