Tender

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

EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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Tender

09 Feb 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

East Lothian Council has initiated a procurement process titled "Housing Support for care experienced young people", aimed at providing housing support services in accommodation furnished by the council. The tender, in the services category, focuses on delivering support to care experienced young people, addressing both practical living skills and emotional well-being. The procurement method is an open procedure, with submissions required electronically. The process concentrates on the region of East Lothian in the UK (UKM73), and interested parties should submit their proposals by 13th March 2026, the same date marking the start of the award period. The tender is active and has a focus on general public services, inviting suitable organisations to participate.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses that specialise in social services, particularly those experienced in working with young people in community settings. Organisations capable of offering person-centred, trauma-informed support, and those with the infrastructure to provide outreach and practical living assistance will find this tender aligned with their expertise. It is ideal for businesses with existing Care Inspectorate registrations, as the project requires maintaining high standards in care, staffing, and management. With East Lothian Council's commitment to incorporating community benefits, participants have the potential to strengthen community engagement and enhance their corporate social responsibility profiles.

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Notice Information

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

Notice Details

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=FEB549167
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
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

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 20262 months to go
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@eastlothian.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1620827827

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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

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