--- title: "Diversionary Services for children at risk of Criminal Exploitation" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000818247" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000818247" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000818247.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000818247.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL" published: "2026-03-13" --- # Diversionary Services for children at risk of Criminal Exploitation Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000818247 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000818247) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000818247.json) ## Summary The City of Edinburgh Council is actively seeking to appoint a provider for their project titled "Diversionary Services for children at risk of Criminal Exploitation," aimed within the General public services category. This tender focuses on delivering services in Edinburgh and the Lothians and is part of an open procurement procedure with a submission deadline on 16th April 2026. The Council is actively pursuing this initiative to address the needs of children at risk of criminal exploitation, offering a significant opportunity for organisations specialising in such community-focused services. The tender, valued at £1,603,932, prioritises quality with a 70/30 quality to cost ratio and supports electronic submissions through the Public Contracts Scotland portal. This tender presents substantial growth potential for businesses experienced in providing community and diversion services for youth. Ideal candidates would include service providers with expertise in managing and implementing strategies for safeguarding children in risk environments. Organisations possessing certification in quality assurance and supply chain management, alongside strong financial standing and relevant insurance coverage, are well-suited to compete. The requirement aligns well with those capable of demonstrating technical proficiency and a commitment to social responsibilities, including the payment of the Real Living Wage and compliance with UK Data Protection Legislation. Pursuing this contract could not only enhance the provider's portfolio but also further establish their presence in civic community services across Scotland. ## Notice The City of Edinburgh Council (The Council) is seeking to appoint a Provider to deliver a contract for the provision of diversionary services for children and young people at risk of criminal exploitation around Edinburgh and the Lothians. Please see the attached documents for further information. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Following the PIN that was posted in December 2025, this service will be procured via an open procedure.. The fixed funding budget for the service is GBP267,322 annually for 3 years (with the possibility of a 2 year extension and a then a further extension of 1 year). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551617 | | Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) | | 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 | 13 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | 2 Feb 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,603,932 | | 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 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people ## Release History - 13 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551617 - 11 Dec 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545411 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545411&idx=1 11th December 2025 - PIN Questionnaire- CT1733 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545411&idx=2 11th December 2025 - PIN Service Overview- CT1733 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545411 Diversionary Services for children at risk of Criminal Exploitation - The City of Edinburgh Council (The Council) is seeking to appoint a Provider to deliver a contract for the provision of diversionary services for children and young people at risk of criminal exploitation around Edinburgh and the Lothians. Please see the attached documents for further information. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551617 Diversionary Services for children at risk of Criminal Exploitation - The City of Edinburgh Council (The Council) is seeking to appoint a Provider to deliver a contract for the provision of diversionary services for children and young people at risk of criminal exploitation around Edinburgh and the Lothians. Please see the attached documents for further information. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=826036 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000818247 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2015/446/contents/made - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=826036 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000818247. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000818247.json.