Tender

Children's Services Care at Home Service

EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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Tender

09 Apr 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

East Lothian Council is currently in the tender stage for a public procurement process titled "Children’s Services Care at Home Service." This service aims to support children affected by disability in East Lothian, focusing on their inclusion in local communities and providing necessary personal care and medication administration. The open procedure, categorized under "General public services," invites electronic submissions via the specified online portal. The procurement process is actively underway, with key deadlines including a tender submission closure on 7th May 2026 at 12:00 PM, followed by an award period commencing thereafter. The contract is initially set for two years, with the potential of a one-year extension.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in care services, particularly those with experience in supporting vulnerable children and youth. Companies adept in providing community-focused care solutions, with capabilities in delivering personalised health and social care services, are well-suited to participate. As East Lothian Council emphasises alignment with The Promise, GIRFEC, and UNCRC, businesses committed to these frameworks will find added value in this contract. The contract not only offers a stable revenue stream over up to three years but also the chance to establish a robust presence in public sector care services, thereby fostering business growth and expansion within the regional public service supply chain.

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Notice Title

Children's Services Care at Home Service

Notice Description

East Lothian Council, Children's Services wish to commission a Care at Home support service to help meet the needs of children affected by disability in East Lothian. Support will help vulnerable children and young people be active and included in their local communities as well as helping to meet identified needs which may include administering of medication and personal care support. The provision will be delivered in alignment with The Promise, Getting It Right For Every Child and UNCRC, as well as Children's Services and the Children's Strategic Partnership priority objectives detailed within Schedule 1 of the tender documentation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

East Lothian Council, Children's Services wish to commission a Care at Home support service to help meet the needs of children affected by disability in East Lothian. Support will help vulnerable children and young people be active and included in their local communities as well as helping to meet identified needs which may include administering of medication and personal care support.

Renewal: The contract term is for a 2-year period with the option for East Lothian Council to extend by 1 year on 1 occasion therefore the contract would be for a maximum of 3 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000828799
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553523
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

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 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 20264 weeks 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553523
    Children's Services Care at Home Service - East Lothian Council, Children's Services wish to commission a Care at Home support service to help meet the needs of children affected by disability in East Lothian. Support will help vulnerable children and young people be active and included in their local communities as well as helping to meet identified needs which may include administering of medication and personal care support. The provision will be delivered in alignment with The Promise, Getting It Right For Every Child and UNCRC, as well as Children's Services and the Children's Strategic Partnership priority objectives detailed within Schedule 1 of the tender documentation.

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