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title: "Care Home Services for 6 Children and Young People Living in Pentland Way & Castlelaw Residential Accommodation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064a22"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-18"
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# Care Home Services for 6 Children and Young People Living in Pentland Way & Castlelaw Residential Accommodation

Buyer: MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064a22

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## Summary

Midlothian Council has successfully completed the procurement process for providing a range of personalised care home services for children and young people with disabilities and complex behavioural needs. The project, titled "Care Home Services for 6 Children and Young People Living in Pentland Way & Castlelaw Residential Accommodation," falls under the health and social work services category. The services will be delivered in Midlothian, with the procurement being managed through an open procedure under the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) criteria. The contract was awarded to Action for Children on 10 June 2026, following the completion of the tender phase, which was extended to accommodate additional time for submissions.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those experienced in providing care for children with unique needs. Firms capable of delivering high-quality, 24/7 tailored services in line with outlined objectives and compliance requirements will find this contract beneficial for growth. The structure and demand for these services point towards significant ongoing engagement with Midlothian Council, emphasizing the potential for long-term collaborations that go beyond initial contractual obligations. This tender will particularly suit businesses with existing registrations or the capacity to obtain the necessary certifications to meet the stringent standards required by local authorities, enhancing their profile and paving the way for future opportunities in public sector contracts within the UK.

## Notice

Midlothian Councils seeks to appoint a Provider who can provide a flexible range of Personalised Care Home services for children and young people with a Disability and Complex Behavioural Needs living in accommodation in Pentland Way and Castlelaw Cottage.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Midlothian Councils seeks to appoint a Provider who can provide a flexible range of Personalised Care Home services for children and young people with a Disability and Complex Behavioural Needs living in care accommodation in Pentland Way and Castlelaw Cottage. The service will be provided 24 hours a day 7 days a week for children meeting all of their physical, social and emotional needs. The Provider will provide a personalised service which increasingly drives the shape of services to meet the needs of service users and help them to achieve their personal goals and aspirations. The full scope of the required support and/or care shall be to deliver the aims, objectives and outcomes of the service. The Provider will take into account of the details outlined in the Child's Plan when providing the service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057425-2026 |
| 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, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,989,156 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £6,899,553 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | DALKEITH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH22 1DN |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian |
| Local authority | Midlothian |
| Electoral ward | Dalkeith |
| Westminster constituency | Midlothian |
| Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACTION FOR CHILDREN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2026 at 09:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057425-2026
- 25 Feb 2026 at 16:50 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017096-2026
- 6 Feb 2026 at 13:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010970-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.midlothian.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000822858
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00336

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