---
title: "Diversionary Services for children at risk of Criminal Exploitation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f382"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-13"
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# Diversionary Services for children at risk of Criminal Exploitation

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f382

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is actively seeking a service provider to deliver diversionary services aimed at children and young people at risk of criminal exploitation in Edinburgh and the Lothians. This procurement process falls under the social work and related services category, and is currently in the tender stage as of 13 March 2026. The council plans to appoint a provider through an open procedure with an electronic submission method facilitated via the Public Contracts Scotland website. Interested parties must submit their electronic responses by 16 April 2026, allowing ample time to ensure successful submission before the deadline.

This tender offers valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in welfare services for children and young people. With a total fixed budget of £267,322 annually over three years, and potential extensions up to a additional three years, this contract can provide substantial growth prospects for established service providers possessing the necessary financial standing, insurance coverage, and technical abilities. Companies with a strong background in supply chain management, UK Data Protection compliance, and robust quality assurance standards will be well-placed to compete for this contract. The council's commitment to awarding based on a 70/30 quality to cost ratio highlights the importance of providing high-quality services for the intended beneficiaries.

## Notice

The City of Edinburgh Council (The Council) is seeking to appoint a Provider to deliver a contract for the provision of diversionary services for children and young people at risk of criminal exploitation around Edinburgh and the Lothians. Please see the attached documents for further information.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Following the PIN that was posted in December 2025, this service will be procured via an open procedure. Additional information: The fixed funding budget for the service is GBP267,322 annually for 3 years (with the possibility of a 2 year extension and a then a further extension of 1 year).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022648-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,603,932 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8BG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2026 at 08:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022648-2026
- 11 Dec 2025 at 11:15 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081845-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000818247
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2015/446/contents/made
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=826036
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=826036
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00290
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

## Provenance

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