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Justice Outreach Services (Highland) Framework

The Highland Council

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03 Jul 2026 at 01:00

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

The Highland Council has issued a tender for the "Justice Outreach Services (Highland) Framework," with the aim of providing comprehensive support services to offenders across the Highland area. This initiative focuses on assisting individuals with their reintegration and rehabilitation into society, promoting independence through the development of social and domestic skills, and encouraging opportunities in education, training, and employment. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, utilising an open procedure method. Interested parties must submit their electronic applications by 11th August 2026. The project foresees a start date of 1st October 2026 and completion by 31st March 2029, with a potential for two extensions. The entire process will take place within the UKM6 region, with an overall project value estimated at £900,000.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for service providers specialising in social and community support services, particularly those experienced in justice-related work. Small to medium enterprises with expertise in delivering tailored educational, training, and support services to offenders can benefit significantly from engaging in this contract, as it promotes a long-term collaboration with The Highland Council. Additionally, businesses that can offer innovative solutions in community rehabilitation, ongoing support, and can demonstrate a commitment to community benefits, such as fair working practices and environmental sustainability, are well-positioned to secure this contract. The emphasis on creating a Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) through a quality-to-price scoring mechanism (90:10) further ensures that quality service delivery is a priority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Justice Outreach Services (Highland) Framework

Notice Description

The provision provide a Highland wide Justice Outreach Support to assist offenders in reintegration/rehabilitation into their local community and to transition beyond community justice services. The aim of the service will be to allow offenders to develop social and domestic life skills for independent living which allow them to develop a long-term resilience for a crime-fee life. The service will provide support on housing and benefit matters and will promote rehabilitation, reintegration, education, training and employment opportunities to encourage career development. The Service Provider(s) will work in conjunction with the Council's Justice Service to support an Individual's Case Management Plan and will assist the individual in maintaining routines and structure for daily living.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of a Highland wide Outreach Support via Service Provider(s) to assist offenders in reintegration/rehabilitation into their local community and to transition beyond community justice services. The aim of the service will be to allow offenders to develop social and domestic life skills for independent living which allow them to develop a long-term resilience for a crime-fee life. The service will provide support on housing and benefit matters and will promote rehabilitation, reintegration, education, training and employment opportunities to encourage career development. The Service Provider(s) will work in conjunction with the Council's Justice Service to support an Individual's Case Management Plan and will assist the individual in maintaining routines and structure for daily living.. The contract has an option to extend by for two additional 12 month periods.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000835965
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559396
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Procurement Type
Framework
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

75230000 - Justice services

75231200 - Services related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminals

75231240 - Probation services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
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
The Highland Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5NX
Postcode Area
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=JUL559396
    Justice Outreach Services (Highland) Framework - The provision provide a Highland wide Justice Outreach Support to assist offenders in reintegration/rehabilitation into their local community and to transition beyond community justice services. The aim of the service will be to allow offenders to develop social and domestic life skills for independent living which allow them to develop a long-term resilience for a crime-fee life. The service will provide support on housing and benefit matters and will promote rehabilitation, reintegration, education, training and employment opportunities to encourage career development. The Service Provider(s) will work in conjunction with the Council's Justice Service to support an Individual's Case Management Plan and will assist the individual in maintaining routines and structure for daily living.

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