This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Jun 2026 at 00:00

Tender

09 Feb 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "Housing Support for Care Experienced Young People" was conducted by East Lothian Council, headquartered at John Muir House, Haddington, East Lothian. The contract, under the industry category of general public services, specifically focuses on providing support services to care-experienced young people in East Lothian, UK (region UKM73). The procurement was executed through an open procedure and awarded on the 26th of June 2026, marking its completion stage as awards were issued to "The Rock Trust". The tender aimed to secure a provider for delivering flexible housing support over a four-year period, with the procurement valued at £547,701 GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses within the housing support services sector, particularly those with expertise in delivering person-centred, trauma-informed support. Companies able to provide around-the-clock service management, deliver practical life skills, and emotional support hold a distinct advantage. As the contract encompasses an outreach model, it is particularly suitable for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of handling dynamic service delivery alongside peer-led initiatives. Businesses meeting these criteria could strategically position themselves for growth by engaging in meaningful community social initiatives outlined under the procurement's community benefits obligations.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Housing Support for care experienced young people (East Lothian Council)

Notice Description

East Lothian Council requires a provider to deliver housing support services (not including tenancy management) to care experienced young people in accommodation provided by East Lothian Council. The service provider will also work with partner organisations to recruit and support 'peer flatmates' to live with the care experienced young people.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement of a service provider to provide an outreach based housing support service for up to 22-25 car experienced young people over a 4 year period (2+1+1).This will include practical support such as budgeting, tenancy maintenance, planning meals and shopping. It will also include emotional support such as mediation, managing relationships and signposting to mentoring or counselling services. The service will be flexible and responsive to the individual's needs, as well as taking a trauma-informed, person centered approach. The service will also recruit, manage and support up to 10 Peer Flatmates who will live alongside two care experienced young people. This will include a 24/7 phone service, regular training and overall responsibility for the management and supervision of Peer Flatmates.

Renewal: +1 + 1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000823069
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558835
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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

70 - Real estate services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

70333000 - Housing services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£547,701 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

THE ROCK TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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