Tender

Care Home Services for 6 Children and Young People Living in Pentland Way & Castlelaw Residential Accommodation

MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Midlothian Council has issued a tender for providing personalised care home services for six children and young people with disabilities and complex behavioural needs within Pentland Way and Castlelaw Residential Accommodation. These services are required 24/7, accommodating varying needs in Midlothian, Scotland (Region UKM73), with the procurement process currently in the 'tender' stage. This tender process began on 6th February 2026, with recent updates extending the deadline for ITT submissions from 16th March 2026 to 30th March 2026. The value of the contract is estimated to be GBP 6,989,156, and it adheres to the open procedure method. The primary industry category is services, classified under CPV code 85000000.

Participating in this tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in care services for young individuals with complex needs. Providers who can offer flexible and personalised care solutions that address physical, social, and emotional requirements are particularly well-suited for this contract. The procurement process prioritises quality alongside price using the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) criteria. Businesses with existing registration as care homes for children and young people from the Care Inspectorate, or those willing to obtain such registration, would benefit from entering this tender. Furthermore, the contract mandates the provision of community benefits to positively contribute to the Midlothian community, offering additional engagement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Care Home Services for 6 Children and Young People Living in Pentland Way & Castlelaw Residential Accommodation

Notice Description

Midlothian Councils seeks to appoint a Provider who can provide a flexible range of Personalised Care Home services for children and young people with a Disability and Complex Behavioural Needs living in accommodation in Pentland Way and Castlelaw Cottage.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Midlothian Councils seeks to appoint a Provider who can provide a flexible range of Personalised Care Home services for children and young people with a Disability and Complex Behavioural Needs living in care accommodation in Pentland Way and Castlelaw Cottage. The service will be provided 24 hours a day 7 days a week for children meeting all of their physical, social and emotional needs. The Provider will provide a personalised service which increasingly drives the shape of services to meet the needs of service users and help them to achieve their personal goals and aspirations. The full scope of the required support and/or care shall be to deliver the aims, objectives and outcomes of the service. The Provider will take into account of the details outlined in the Child's Plan when providing the service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000822858
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550395
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
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

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,989,156 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
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
MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DALKEITH
Postcode
EH22 1DN
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
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Dalkeith
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

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