--- title: "24/7 support to 8 children and young people aged 0-17 years" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000808533" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000808533" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000808533.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000808533.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MORAY COUNCIL" published: "2025-08-28" --- # 24/7 support to 8 children and young people aged 0-17 years Buyer: MORAY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000808533 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000808533) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000808533.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by Moray Council, a regional or local authority located in Elgin, Scotland, falls under the 'General public services' industry category. This process involves the provision of 24/7 support for 8 children and young people aged 0-17 years in a single property within Moray. Currently, in the planning stage, this tender presents a Prior Information Notice (PIN) with an expression of interest deadline set for 17 September 2025. The procurement method aims to engage service providers for health and social care services, with future notices expected by 31 October 2025. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social care services, particularly those with experience in providing comprehensive support to children and young people. Ideal candidates would include organisations with expertise in managing residential support environments and a track record of creating safe and nurturing spaces. The opportunity allows businesses to contribute to community welfare while expanding their service offerings within a focused geographical area. Interested parties are encouraged to submit an expression of interest, showcasing their relevant experience and proposed approach, including details such as staff training and estimated timescales for commencing the service. ## Notice Health & Social Care Moray is seeking interest from providers to deliver 24/7 support to 8 children and young people aged 0-17 years in a single property within Moray. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This Prior Information Notice (PIN) aims to identify providers who could deliver a staff team to support a kinship placement for 8 children and young people in a single property within Moray. The support model includes overnight staffing but does not require a waking night service. The staff will be expected to establish and maintain positive relationships with the children and young people living in the house. They will contribute to maintaining a safe, nurturing and positive environment which always promotes best interests and wellbeing needs of the young people, in line with Getting it Right for Every Child and the principles highlighted in The Promise. The staff team responsibilities are noted below, please note this is not limited to; Relationship Building: Establishing and maintaining positive, trusting relationships Household Duties: Cooking, cleaning, and general household management and upkeep Parenting Support: Provide guidance and support for all children to enable them to attend education, and model life skills Transport & Supervision o To and from school o At appointments o For social, leisure and community activities Health Support: Administer prescribed medication as required Communication: Regular updates to social workers. Your experience If your organisation has delivered similar services in other local authority areas, we'd love to hear from you. Please share your experience, lessons learned, and any other advice you'd offer. Next steps - Expression of Interest If your organisation could deliver a dedicated staff team to provide the above detailed service, please submit an Expression of Interest to cfcommissioning@moray.gov.uk by 17 September 2025. Please limit your responses to 3 sides of A4. Your Expression of Interest should include: A brief overview of your relevant experience Your proposed approach - this should include but is not limited to the staff, staff training, potential rotas etc. Estimated timescales for service commencement ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537953 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Oct 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MORAY COUNCIL | | Locality | ELGIN | | Post town | Inverness | | Postcode | IV30 1BX | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Moray | | Electoral ward | Elgin City North | | Westminster constituency | Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey | | Delivery location | TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 28 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537953 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537953 24/7 support to 8 children and young people aged 0-17 years - Health & Social Care Moray is seeking interest from providers to deliver 24/7 support to 8 children and young people aged 0-17 years in a single property within Moray. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.moray.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=808533 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000808533 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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