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title: "Summer & Easter Playscheme for Children with a Disability"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a75c"
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published: "2026-05-28"
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# Summer & Easter Playscheme for Children with a Disability

Buyer: MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a75c

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## Summary

Midlothian Council is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process for the "Summer & Easter Playscheme for Children with a Disability". This contract falls under the health and social work services category and is located in Midlothian, UK. The process adheres to an open procedure, soliciting services to provide a holiday scheme for children and young people with disabilities during school holidays. The tender period concludes on 17th July 2026, offering a contract valued at £635,000 for six weeks of service provision annually—two weeks at Easter and four weeks during the Summer. Interested parties must submit electronic responses, ensuring adequate time for submission to avoid last-minute complications.

This opportunity inviting innovative and compassionate service providers could lead to business growth, particularly for organisations skilled in delivering social work services, including daycare for children with disabilities. Ideal candidates will have a team of qualified staff adept at creating an inclusive, supportive, and enriching environment for participants. It supports community benefits, requiring engagement with the Midlothian community, and necessitates registration with the Care Inspectorate. Businesses with a strong community focus and expertise in child development and disability support are well-suited to compete for this tender.

## Notice

Midlothian Council seeks a provider to offer a holiday provision for children and young people with disabilities. The service will be provided for 6 weeks of holiday provision - 2 weeks at Easter and 4 weeks in the Summer holidays.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The provider is required to provide a holiday provision for 30 children per day for children and young people with a disability. This will be for 6 weeks of the year - 2 weeks at Easter school holidays and 4 weeks in summer school holidays. These will align with the school holidays of Midlothian Council. This will be a high quality, inclusive, and child-centred playscheme designed specifically for children and young people with disabilities. The approach should prioritise safety, personalised support, and meaningful engagement, ensuring every child can participate fully, build confidence, and enjoy enriching play experiences. The provider should have a skilled and compassionate staff team, robust safeguarding practices, and a focus on collaboration with families and professionals. The aim should be to provide a nurturing environment that meets diverse needs and promotes positive outcomes for all participants.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050199-2026 |
| 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 | 28 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £635,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## 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
- 85312100 - Daycare services
- 85312110 - Child daycare services
- 85312120 - Daycare services for handicapped children and young people

## Release History

- 28 May 2026 at 10:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050199-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.midlothian.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832265
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=832265
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=832265
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00336
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

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