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Edinburgh Transport 2 Employment (Parents) Grants Programme 2026-27

CAPITAL CITY PARTNERSHIP

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Planning

28 Jul 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Capital City Partnership, on behalf of the City of Edinburgh Council, is planning a procurement process under the Edinburgh Transport 2 Employment (Parents) Grants Programme for the year 2026-27. This initiative aims to provide grants up to GBP 50,000 to projects focusing on helping parents in Edinburgh overcome transportation barriers to employment. The programme, classified under general public services, is set to be delivered within the City of Edinburgh local authority area and involves service-related procurement. The planning tag for this tender was first noted on 28th July 2026, with a future notice date marked for 29th July 2026. An optional online information session is scheduled for 4th August 2026, and interested parties are encouraged to register by 3rd August 2026. The deadline for application submission is 12 noon on 24th August 2026.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for third sector organisations and service providers experienced in tackling employment-related challenges. Suitably qualified entities can design and implement innovative solutions such as cycle training, driving license support, and other transport-related employability interventions. Participation in this programme allows businesses to contribute to community development while establishing partnerships with local authorities and expanding their market presence in the public sector. The tender’s openness to diverse solutions also means that creative and agile organisations will have an excellent basis for securing funding and making impactful contributions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Edinburgh Transport 2 Employment (Parents) Grants Programme 2026-27

Notice Description

The City of Edinburgh Council invites applications to the Edinburgh Transport 2 Employment (Parents) Grants Programme. Grants of up to GBP 50,000 are available for projects that help parents in Edinburgh overcome transport related barriers to employment through additional transport support and related interventions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The City of Edinburgh Council is inviting applications to the Edinburgh Transport 2 Employment (Parents) Grants Programme. The programme will provide grants of up to GBP 50,000 to third sector organisations and other eligible providers to deliver projects that help parents in Edinburgh overcome transport related barriers to entering, sustaining and progressing in employment. Funding is available for projects that provide additional or enhanced support through approaches such as cycle training, driving training, travel training, support to exchange non GB driving licences, support to obtain employment related driving licence entitlements, and other innovative approaches that address transport related barriers to employment. Projects must support one or more of the Scottish Government's priority family groups and complement existing employability provision in Edinburgh. The programme is expected to operate from 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2027, with the potential for extension subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance. The application pack contains full details of the eligibility criteria, application process, funding conditions and reporting requirements.. Full details of the programme, information session, application pack and supporting documents are available at: https://edinburghlep.org/noticeboard/edinburgh-transport-2-employment-parents-grants-programme-online-information-session/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000838599
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561065
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Jul 2026Expired
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
CAPITAL CITY PARTNERSHIP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 7ZE
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

Notice Documents

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