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title: "Care Home Services for 6 Children and Young People Living in Pentland Way & Castlelaw Residential Accommodation"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000822858"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-18"
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# Care Home Services for 6 Children and Young People Living in Pentland Way & Castlelaw Residential Accommodation

Buyer: MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000822858

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## Summary

Midlothian Council has progressed through the contract award stage as of 18 June 2026, having appointed Action for Children to provide Care Home Services for six children and young people in Pentland Way and Castlelaw Cottage. The council, located in Dalkeith, UKM73, conducted an open procurement procedure, selecting the most economically advantageous tender (MEAT) based on a quality and price scoring ratio. The tender, under CPV classification 85000000, relates to general public services, specifically tailored for children with disabilities and complex behavioural needs. Key contract signing occurred on 10 June 2026, solidifying a commitment valued at approximately £6.9 million.

The tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in personalised care services, particularly those with expertise in children and youth support. Organisations capable of delivering continuous, tailored care could benefit significantly due to the ongoing nature of this service requirement. Enterprises experienced in meeting the diverse physical, social, and emotional needs of young individuals will find the contract's scope aligns well with their capabilities. This procurement emphasises community benefits and engagement, further broadening the appeal to businesses interested in community-focused initiatives. The project supports not only operational growth but also community integration, demanding a demonstrated commitment to delivering superior care and collaboration with local governance structures.

## Notice

Midlothian Councils seeks to appoint a Provider who can provide a flexible range of Personalised Care Home services for children and young people with a Disability and Complex Behavioural Needs living in accommodation in Pentland Way and Castlelaw Cottage.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Midlothian Councils seeks to appoint a Provider who can provide a flexible range of Personalised Care Home services for children and young people with a Disability and Complex Behavioural Needs living in care accommodation in Pentland Way and Castlelaw Cottage. The service will be provided 24 hours a day 7 days a week for children meeting all of their physical, social and emotional needs. The Provider will provide a personalised service which increasingly drives the shape of services to meet the needs of service users and help them to achieve their personal goals and aspirations. The full scope of the required support and/or care shall be to deliver the aims, objectives and outcomes of the service. The Provider will take into account of the details outlined in the Child's Plan when providing the service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558239 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,989,156 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £6,899,553 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | DALKEITH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH22 1DN |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian |
| Local authority | Midlothian |
| Electoral ward | Dalkeith |
| Westminster constituency | Midlothian |
| Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACTION FOR CHILDREN |

## 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
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558239
- 25 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550395
- 6 Feb 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=FEB549022

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB549022&idx=4
  10th March 2026 - Schedule 03 - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB549022&idx=18
  10th March 2026 - Schedule 03 - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB549022&idx=17
  16th February 2026 - Appendix 1 - Financial Health Evaluation Flowchart
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB549022&idx=1
  6th February 2026 - MID-25-51 Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB549022&idx=2
  6th February 2026 - Schedule 01 - Service Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB549022&idx=3
  6th February 2026 - Schedule 02 - Technical Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB549022&idx=5
  6th February 2026 - Schedule 04 - Midlothian Council Terms & Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB549022&idx=6
  6th February 2026 - Schedule 05 - Community Benefits
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB549022&idx=7
  6th February 2026 - Schedule 06 - Declaration of Non-Involvement in Serious Organised Crime
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB549022&idx=8
  6th February 2026 - Schedule 07 - Serious Organised Crime (SOC) Procurement Check
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB549022&idx=9
  6th February 2026 - Schedule 08 - GDPR
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB549022&idx=10
  6th February 2026 - Schedule 09 - Monitoring Evaluation
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB549022&idx=11
  6th February 2026 - Schedule 10 - Non Disclosure Agreement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB549022&idx=12
  6th February 2026 - Schedule 11 - Non Collusion Certificate
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB549022&idx=13
  6th February 2026 - Schedule 12 - Freedom of Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB549022&idx=14
  6th February 2026 - Schedule 13 - Notice of Qualification to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB549022&idx=15
  6th February 2026 - Schedule 14 - Parent Company Guarantee
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB549022&idx=16
  6th February 2026 - Schedule 15 - Form of Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549022
  Care Home Services for 6 Children and Young People Living in Pentland Way & Castlelaw Residential Accommodation - Midlothian Councils seeks to appoint a Provider who can provide a flexible range of Personalised Care Home services for children and young people with a Disability and Complex Behavioural Needs living in accommodation in Pentland Way and Castlelaw Cottage.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558239
  Care Home Services for 6 Children and Young People Living in Pentland Way & Castlelaw Residential Accommodation - Midlothian Councils seeks to appoint a Provider who can provide a flexible range of Personalised Care Home services for children and young people with a Disability and Complex Behavioural Needs living in accommodation in Pentland Way and Castlelaw Cottage.

## Notice URLs

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- http://www.midlothian.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000822858

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