---
title: "Intensive Support - Children / Young People (Highland)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0613fe"
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buyer: "THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-06"
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# Intensive Support - Children / Young People (Highland)

Buyer: THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0613fe

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## Summary

The Highland Council is seeking to procure an Intensive Support Service for Children and Young People in the Highland region. The tender, identified by ID HSCC48, falls under the Health and social work services industry category, specifically targeting welfare services for children and young people. This open procedure tender is at the stage of submission, with a closing date for submissions set for 20th March 2026. The contract value is estimated at £909,316 and it covers services from 1st October 2026 to 31st March 2030, with potential for a 12-month extension. The project will be conducted through electronic submissions via PCS-Tender, with community benefits including fair working practices and environmental considerations forming part of the evaluation criteria.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialised in health and social services, particularly those experienced in working with vulnerable children and young people. Businesses that demonstrate a strong capability in delivering practical and emotional support, safety planning, risk management, and educational support are well-suited to compete. The focus on community benefits and fair working practices also presents an avenue for companies committed to social responsibility and environmental sustainability to leverage their expertise. The contract supports business growth by allowing for repeat procurement opportunities in Summer 2029 and encouraging long-term service delivery within the community.

## Notice

The provision of an Intensive Support Service to Children and Young People to offer practical and emotional support to service users through offering help and guidance on matters such as safety planning, risks and management of risks, emotional support, health, education, harm reduction, substance use, training and where appropriate support with parenting skills. The service will typically deliver support to service users who have been exposed to criminal activity, offending behaviours, exploitation, and involvement with the Children's Hearings System (although this is not an exhaustive list). It will also offer support to Parent/Carers/Guardians.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

An Intensive Support Service for Children and Young People offering practical and emotional support to service users through offering help and guidance on matters such as safety planning, risks and management of risks, emotional support, health, education, harm reduction, substance use, training and where appropriate support with parenting skills. The service will typically deliver support to service users who have been exposed to criminal activity, offending behaviours, exploitation, and involvement with the Children's Hearings System (although this is not an exhaustive list). It will also offer support to Parent/Carers/Guardians.

Renewal: The contract term is thirty months plus the option to extend by up to 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010999-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Summer 2029 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £909,316 |
| 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 HIGHLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 5NX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2026 at 14:23 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010999-2026
- 2 Feb 2026 at 11:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008867-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.highland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000822100
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00045

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