--- title: "Kinship Support Service" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000816119" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000816119" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000816119.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000816119.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL" published: "2026-04-01" --- # Kinship Support Service Buyer: EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000816119 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000816119) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000816119.json) ## Summary East Lothian Council is conducting a public procurement process for the Kinship Support Service within the General Public Services category. Located in East Lothian, this project targets the delivery of services related to Children’s Social Work Services. Originally posted for tender in November 2025, the contract was awarded on 31st March 2026. The procurement adhered to an open procedure, allowing wide participation, and covered by GPA. The contract value is £404,699, awarded to Adoption UK - Scotland, a local SME based in Edinburgh. This procurement process advanced from initial tendering to contract award promptly, signifying efficient progression through the procurement stages. This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises specialising in social services for children. SMEs with capabilities in delivering kinship support services are exceptionally well-positioned to benefit from similar future contracts in this sector. Participation in such tenders stimulates business growth by aligning services with community needs and establishing long-term partnerships with public authorities. Additionally, businesses skilled in electronic invoicing and ordering systems demonstrate an advantage, as East Lothian Council incorporates modernised procurement methods and performance terms with electronic facilitation. Prospective tenders may also foresee recurring opportunities in line with contract renewal options. ## Notice Kinship Support Service for Children's Social Work Services ### Lot Information Lot 1 Kinship Support Service for Children's Social Work Services. Renewal: Possible 1 year extension on 1 occasion. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553087 | | 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 | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 31 Mar 2026 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | November 2027 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £404,699 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL | | Locality | HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH41 3HA | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian | | Local authority | East Lothian | | Electoral ward | Haddington and Lammermuir | | Westminster constituency | Lothian East | | Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ADOPTION UK - SCOTLAND | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 1 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553087 - 18 Nov 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543755 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV543755&idx=14 20th November 2025 - Schedule 2 - Method Statements - WORD Version - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV543755&idx=10 18th November 2025 - Schedule 9 - 4C.7 of the SPD Document-Sustainability - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV543755&idx=11 18th November 2025 - Appendix A Financial Health Evaluation - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV543755&idx=12 18th November 2025 - ELC- Community benefits pack - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV543755&idx=13 18th November 2025 - ELC-25-0654 Kinship Support Service - Conditions of Contract - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV543755&idx=3 18th November 2025 - Schedule 2 - Method Statements - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV543755&idx=4 18th November 2025 - Schedule 3 - Pricing Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV543755&idx=5 18th November 2025 - Schedule 4 - GDPR Supplier Questionnaire - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV543755&idx=6 18th November 2025 - Schedule 5 - Business Resilience Questionnaire - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV543755&idx=7 18th November 2025 - Schedule 6 - Key Performance Indicators and Balanced Scorecard - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV543755&idx=8 18th November 2025 - Schedule 7 - Form of Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV543755&idx=9 18th November 2025 - Schedule 8 - Community Benefits Submission - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV543755&idx=1 18th November 2025 - ELC-25-0654 Kinship Support Service - Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV543755&idx=2 18th November 2025 - Schedule 1 - Kinship Support Service - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543755 Kinship Support Service - Kinship Support Service for Children's Social Work Services - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553087 Kinship Support Service - Kinship Support Service for Children's Social Work Services ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000816119 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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