--- title: "Family Support Service with Day Respite for Children with Disabilities" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000806847" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000806847" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000806847.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000806847.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2026-04-02" --- # Family Support Service with Day Respite for Children with Disabilities Buyer: WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000806847 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000806847) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000806847.json) ## Summary West Dunbartonshire Council is conducting an open procurement process titled "Family Support Service with Day Respite for Children with Disabilities," aimed at providing services in the general public services industry category. This tender is active, with submission details requiring electronic submissions by 1st May 2026. The contract is intended for services to be delivered within the West Dunbartonshire region, starting 1st July 2026 for a duration of three years. Key dates include the award period commencing from 7th May 2026. The council is focused on partnering with providers committed to innovative, flexible, and child-centred approaches, underlining their dedication to positive outcomes for children with disabilities. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in family support services and respite care, particularly those with a focus on child-centred and innovative practices. The contract's substantial value of £700,000, along with a potential three-year renewal option, offers long-term growth prospects for capable providers. Organisations with experience in flexible service provision and those willing to engage in collaborative partnerships with families and various services will find this tender well-suited to their strengths. By aligning with West Dunbartonshire Council's strategic objectives, businesses can enhance their market presence and contribute positively to the community's welfare. The use of open procedure ensures a competitive and transparent bidding process, welcoming approaches from diverse service providers. ## Notice Family Support Service with Day Respite for Children with Disabilities ### Lot Information Lot 1 West Dunbartonshire Council are to tender for the provision of a family support service with Day Respite for Children with Disabilities to start 1st July 2026 for a 3 year period. We are seeking a supplier to provide innovative flexible and child centered approaches in partnership with families and other services we are committed to Keeping The Promise to West Dunbartonshire's children and young people and would like to partner with providers that are equally invested. We are committed to Keeping The Promise and promoting positive outcomes for West Dunbartonshire's children and young people and invite partnerships from providers who will commit to our What would it take Children's Strategy. We will accept proposal's for partnerships between providers and are keen to hear of innovative practises. Renewal: Will be reviewed ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553210 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract 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 | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 1 May 2026 | | Future notice date | 5 Sep 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £700,000 | | 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 | WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | DUMBARTON | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G82 1QL | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire | | Local authority | West Dunbartonshire | | Electoral ward | Dumbarton | | Westminster constituency | West Dunbartonshire | | Delivery location | TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond | ## 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 ## Release History - 2 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553210 - 8 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536655 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG536655&idx=1 12th September 2025 - Specification Draft - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536655 Family Support Service with Day Respite for Children with Disabilities - Family Support Service with Day Respite for Children with Disabilities - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553210 Family Support Service with Day Respite for Children with Disabilities - Family Support Service with Day Respite for Children with Disabilities ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/business/suppliers/procurement/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000806847 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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