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Children's Services Care at Home Service

East Lothian Council

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09 Jul 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Lothian Council is seeking to commission a Children's Services Care at Home Service. This service, aimed at supporting children affected by disabilities, will cover the region of East Lothian, UK, with the procurement category being services under industry classification 85000000. As of now, the procurement is in the tender stage, having been initiated on the 9th of July, 2026, with a submission deadline of the 12th of August, 2026. The contract, valued at £108,000, will follow an open procurement procedure, allowing electronic submissions via the Public Contracts Scotland website. The service is designed to align with The Promise, Getting It Right For Every Child, and the UNCRC standards.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for service providers specialising in child care and disability support, particularly those with experience in delivering community-oriented and child-centric services. Businesses with a robust track record in administering medication and providing personal care to young individuals will be well-suited to compete for this contract. With a potential maximum duration of three years, following a two-year initial term and a possible one-year extension, there is substantial potential for establishing a long-term partnership with East Lothian Council. Emphasising the inclusion of community benefits, the tender encourages participating organisations to contribute positively to the local area, offering further opportunities for business growth and community engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Children's Services Care at Home Service

Notice Description

East Lothian Council, Children's Services wish to commission a child centred, outcome focussed 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 as noted within the Specification.

Lot Information

Lot 1

East Lothian Council, Children's Services wish to commission a child centred, outcome focussed 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 as noted within the Specification.

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000837030
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559824
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

85300000 - Social work and related services

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£108,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£108,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 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
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
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
East Lothian
Electoral Ward
Haddington and Lammermuir
Westminster Constituency
Lothian East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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