---
title: "Short Breaks for Children with Autism and Complex Behaviours"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000634220"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000634220.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
published: "2020-10-26"
---

# Short Breaks for Children with Autism and Complex Behaviours

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000634220

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of "Short Breaks for Children with Autism and Complex Behaviours," aimed at delivering outreach services and care packages to affected children and their families. The contract, valued at £310,000, was formally awarded on 16th October 2020. The procurement method used for this tender was an open procedure, with the process classified under the services category. The contract falls under the oversight of the Sheriff Court, and delivery will take place in the Edinburgh area, specifically within the regional authority jurisdiction.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for service providers specialising in care and support for children with autism and related complex behaviours, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant expertise. Businesses with experience in healthcare services and outreach provision will find this contract aligns well with their capabilities, enabling them to expand their service offerings effectively. Engaging in such contracts can help establish a strong reputation within the public procurement sector while contributing positively to community welfare.

## Notice

Support that the Service delivers is focused on offering outreach services and full time packages of care to children and their families,

### Lot Information

Lot 1

As this is a care and support service, which is regulated by the Procurement Reform Act (Scotland) 2014, the Council may award without seeking offers (decided on a case-by-case basis) and taking into consideration the Procurement of Care and Support Services Guidance 2016. This has been direct awarded on the basis that is in the best interests of the service users.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397861 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £310,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRIMECARE HEALTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 26 Oct 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397861

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397861
  Short Breaks for Children with Autism and Complex Behaviours - Support that the Service delivers is focused on offering outreach services and full time packages of care to children and their families,

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000634220

## Provenance

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