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

Midlothian Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

18 Jun 2026 at 01:00

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

25 Feb 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
Tender

06 Feb 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Summary of the contracting process

Midlothian Council has progressed through the contract award stage as of 18 June 2026, having appointed Action for Children to provide Care Home Services for six children and young people in Pentland Way and Castlelaw Cottage. The council, located in Dalkeith, UKM73, conducted an open procurement procedure, selecting the most economically advantageous tender (MEAT) based on a quality and price scoring ratio. The tender, under CPV classification 85000000, relates to general public services, specifically tailored for children with disabilities and complex behavioural needs. Key contract signing occurred on 10 June 2026, solidifying a commitment valued at approximately £6.9 million.

The tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in personalised care services, particularly those with expertise in children and youth support. Organisations capable of delivering continuous, tailored care could benefit significantly due to the ongoing nature of this service requirement. Enterprises experienced in meeting the diverse physical, social, and emotional needs of young individuals will find the contract's scope aligns well with their capabilities. This procurement emphasises community benefits and engagement, further broadening the appeal to businesses interested in community-focused initiatives. The project supports not only operational growth but also community integration, demanding a demonstrated commitment to delivering superior care and collaboration with local governance structures.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

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=JUN558239
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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

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
£6,899,553 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20263 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
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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 3AA
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Action for Children

Further Information

Notice Documents

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