--- title: "Independent Supported Living - Onsite (Inverness)" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000823538" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000823538" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000823538.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000823538.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL" published: "2026-02-19" --- # Independent Supported Living - Onsite (Inverness) Buyer: THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000823538 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000823538) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000823538.json) ## Summary The Highland Council is inviting tenders for the provision of high-quality supported independent living services for eligible young people aged 16 to 26 in Inverness. This procurement, which falls under the general public services category, is currently at the tender stage. Interested parties must submit their bids electronically by 2nd April 2026. The procurement process is organised via an open procedure under the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) criteria with a Quality:Price ratio of 90:10. Potential service providers are required to meet specific requirements, including Care Inspectorate registration and relevant experience. Additionally, community benefits, fair working practices, and environmental benefits will be part of the evaluation criteria. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in social services and supported living to establish themselves within the Highlands. Companies with experience in youth care and development, as well as those with strong social welfare credentials, will find this tender particularly beneficial. Given the procurement value of £1,088,000, businesses can anticipate substantial growth opportunities by forming long-term partnerships with The Highland Council. Providers able to demonstrate high-quality care standards and effective community engagement stand the best chance of success, thus enhancing their market presence and driving business expansion in the region. ## Notice The provision of high quality supported independent living services for eligible Young People aged 16-26. The Service Provider will work the Supported Persons to achieve and maintain an independent living skill set that will afford them the necessary attributes required to succeed at living in suitable long-term accommodation in the future. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The provision of high quality supported independent living services for eligible Young People aged 16-26. The Service Provider will work the Supported Persons to achieve and maintain an independent living skill set that will afford them the necessary attributes required to succeed at living in suitable long-term accommodation in the future.. The contract has an option to extend by up to 12 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549951 | | 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 | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 2 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,088,000 | | 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 | THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL | | Locality | INVERNESS | | Post town | Inverness | | Postcode | IV3 5NX | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Highland | | Electoral ward | Inverness West | | Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire | | Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation - 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people ## Release History - 19 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=FEB549951 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549951 Independent Supported Living - Onsite (Inverness) - The provision of high quality supported independent living services for eligible Young People aged 16-26. The Service Provider will work the Supported Persons to achieve and maintain an independent living skill set that will afford them the necessary attributes required to succeed at living in suitable long-term accommodation in the future. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.highland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000823538 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ ## 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-r6ebe6-0000823538. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000823538.json.