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Wellbeing Services for Black Minority Ethnic (BME) Women recovering from trauma including domestic abuse

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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Planning

31 Jul 2026 at 00:00

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

The City of Edinburgh Council is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process aimed at appointing a service provider to deliver wellbeing services specifically tailored for Black Minority Ethnic (BME) women recovering from trauma, including domestic abuse. This procurement falls under the category of general public services and adheres to CPV classification code 85000000. The services are to be provided within Edinburgh, with the communication of the future notice expected to be released on 18th September 2026. Interested parties are required to express their interest by 12 noon on 20th August 2026.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for service providers experienced in offering wellbeing and trauma recovery support, particularly those capable of engaging with minority ethnic communities. Organisations with a strong presence in or capacity to operate within Edinburgh will be particularly well-suited to this opportunity. By participating, businesses can demonstrate their expertise in supporting marginalised groups, thus enhancing their credibility and potentially expanding their service portfolio within the public sector in Scotland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Wellbeing Services for Black Minority Ethnic (BME) Women recovering from trauma including domestic abuse

Notice Description

The Council is seeking to appoint a Service Provider to deliver a wellbeing service to Black Minority Ethnic (BME) women recovering from trauma including domestic abuse. Further details relating to the requirement are provided within the attached PIN Brief.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to: - advise the market that the City of Edinburgh Council intend to tender a contract for the Provision of a Wellbeing Services for Black Minority Ethnic (BME) Women - to assess the current Service Provider market, by seeking notes of interest from suitably qualified organisations operating in the Edinburgh area, that have the expertise, capability and capacity to deliver the Service. Further details relating to the requirement are provided within the attached PIN Brief.. If you wish to note interest in this contract opportunity, please indicate so on Public Contract Scotland and complete the attached PIN questionnaire and email it to claudine.persaud@edinburgh.gov.uk by 12 noon on Thursday 20 August 2026. Please note that completed PIN Questionnaires received after 12 noon on Thursday 20 August 2026 may not be considered.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000838258
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561380
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
31 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Sep 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

Notice Documents

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