Tender

Independent Supported Living - Onsite (Inverness)

THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Highland Council is inviting tenders for the provision of high-quality supported independent living services for eligible young people aged 16 to 26 in Inverness. This procurement, which falls under the general public services category, is currently at the tender stage. Interested parties must submit their bids electronically by 2nd April 2026. The procurement process is organised via an open procedure under the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) criteria with a Quality:Price ratio of 90:10. Potential service providers are required to meet specific requirements, including Care Inspectorate registration and relevant experience. Additionally, community benefits, fair working practices, and environmental benefits will be part of the evaluation criteria.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in social services and supported living to establish themselves within the Highlands. Companies with experience in youth care and development, as well as those with strong social welfare credentials, will find this tender particularly beneficial. Given the procurement value of £1,088,000, businesses can anticipate substantial growth opportunities by forming long-term partnerships with The Highland Council. Providers able to demonstrate high-quality care standards and effective community engagement stand the best chance of success, thus enhancing their market presence and driving business expansion in the region.

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Notice Title

Independent Supported Living - Onsite (Inverness)

Notice Description

The provision of high quality supported independent living services for eligible Young People aged 16-26. The Service Provider will work the Supported Persons to achieve and maintain an independent living skill set that will afford them the necessary attributes required to succeed at living in suitable long-term accommodation in the future.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of high quality supported independent living services for eligible Young People aged 16-26. The Service Provider will work the Supported Persons to achieve and maintain an independent living skill set that will afford them the necessary attributes required to succeed at living in suitable long-term accommodation in the future.. The contract has an option to extend by up to 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000823538
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549951
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,088,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
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 HIGHLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Paul Adlinton
Contact Email
socialcare10.contracts@highland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1467530600

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5NX
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549951
    Independent Supported Living - Onsite (Inverness) - The provision of high quality supported independent living services for eligible Young People aged 16-26. The Service Provider will work the Supported Persons to achieve and maintain an independent living skill set that will afford them the necessary attributes required to succeed at living in suitable long-term accommodation in the future.

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