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title: "Justice Outreach Services (Highland) Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c393"
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buyer: "THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL"
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# Justice Outreach Services (Highland) Framework

Buyer: THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c393

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## Summary

The Highland Council is seeking contractors for a framework agreement titled "Justice Outreach Services (Highland)." This procurement, classified under Health and Social Work Services (CPV: 85000000), is designed to support the reintegration and rehabilitation of offenders within the Highland Council geographical area. The tendering process is in the active stage, and interested suppliers must submit their bids by 11th August 2026. The contract period is anticipated to start on 1st October 2026 and end on 31st March 2029, with an option for two additional 12-month extensions. The procurement, executed through an open procedure, has a total estimated value of £900,000. It includes community benefits with an emphasis on fair working practices and environmental consideration as part of its evaluation criteria.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in justice, probation, and rehabilitation services. Organisations with robust experience in delivering support to vulnerable groups will find this tender particularly suitable. Businesses that can demonstrate strong financial stability, as demonstrated by meeting specific credit check criteria or providing adequate financial statements, will be favoured. Additionally, firms positioned to provide a comprehensive suite of services encompassing social integration, housing, and employment assistance are well-positioned to contribute to and benefit from this public contract. The inclusion of community benefits also opens avenues for businesses committed to social value and sustainable practices to enhance their competitive edge.

## Notice

The provision provide a Highland wide Justice Outreach Support to assist offenders in reintegration/rehabilitation into their local community and to transition beyond community justice services. The aim of the service will be to allow offenders to develop social and domestic life skills for independent living which allow them to develop a long-term resilience for a crime-fee life. The service will provide support on housing and benefit matters and will promote rehabilitation, reintegration, education, training and employment opportunities to encourage career development. The Service Provider(s) will work in conjunction with the Council's Justice Service to support an Individual's Case Management Plan and will assist the individual in maintaining routines and structure for daily living.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of a Highland wide Outreach Support via Service Provider(s) to assist offenders in reintegration/rehabilitation into their local community and to transition beyond community justice services. The aim of the service will be to allow offenders to develop social and domestic life skills for independent living which allow them to develop a long-term resilience for a crime-fee life. The service will provide support on housing and benefit matters and will promote rehabilitation, reintegration, education, training and employment opportunities to encourage career development. The Service Provider(s) will work in conjunction with the Council's Justice Service to support an Individual's Case Management Plan and will assist the individual in maintaining routines and structure for daily living. Additional information: The contract has an option to extend by for two additional 12 month periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062861-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £900,000 |
| 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 | 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

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 75230000 - Justice services
- 75231200 - Services related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminals
- 75231240 - Probation services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2026 at 13:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062861-2026

## 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-r6ebe6-0000835965
- 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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