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Summer & Easter Playscheme for Children with a Disability

Midlothian Council

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Tender

28 May 2026 at 01:00

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

Midlothian Council is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process titled "Summer & Easter Playscheme for Children with a Disability", seeking a provider to deliver a holiday programme for children and young people with disabilities. The procurement, valued at £635,000, falls under the services category with the location specified as Midlothian, Scotland (Region UKM73). This open procedure invites electronic submissions by 17th July 2026, at 12:00 GMT. The contract aims to offer a 6-week playscheme over the Easter and summer holidays, aligning with Midlothian Council’s school schedules.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in inclusive child care services, particularly those with experience in supporting children with disabilities. Organizations equipped with skilled staff and robust safeguarding practices, and which maintain registration with the Care Inspectorate, are well-positioned to compete. The contract also includes the potential for community benefits, encouraging businesses capable of delivering meaningful contributions to the local community in Midlothian to participate. This aligns with the local authority’s focus on fostering community engagement and support through public services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Summer & Easter Playscheme for Children with a Disability

Notice Description

Midlothian Council seeks a provider to offer a holiday provision for children and young people with disabilities. The service will be provided for 6 weeks of holiday provision - 2 weeks at Easter and 4 weeks in the Summer holidays.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provider is required to provide a holiday provision for 30 children per day for children and young people with a disability. This will be for 6 weeks of the year - 2 weeks at Easter school holidays and 4 weeks in summer school holidays. These will align with the school holidays of Midlothian Council. This will be a high quality, inclusive, and child-centred playscheme designed specifically for children and young people with disabilities. The approach should prioritise safety, personalised support, and meaningful engagement, ensuring every child can participate fully, build confidence, and enjoy enriching play experiences. The provider should have a skilled and compassionate staff team, robust safeguarding practices, and a focus on collaboration with families and professionals. The aim should be to provide a nurturing environment that meets diverse needs and promotes positive outcomes for all participants.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000832265
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556755
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

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85312100 - Daycare services

85312110 - Child daycare services

85312120 - Daycare services for handicapped children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£635,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2026Expired
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
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 1DN
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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