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title: "Youth Homeless Prevention & Support Service"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000824981"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-05"
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# Youth Homeless Prevention & Support Service

Buyer: MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000824981

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## Summary

Midlothian Council has concluded the procurement process for the "Youth Homeless Prevention & Support Service" aimed at providing assistance to young people aged 16-25 in Midlothian, UK. The procurement, categorised under public services, followed an open procedure and is now in the award stage. The contract, valued at £239,726, was awarded to The Rock Trust effective from 30th April 2026. The services will be delivered in compliance with statutory requirements outlined by the Care Inspectorate. Key procurement milestones included an initial tender closing on 30th March 2026, followed by the contract signing on 30th April 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those focused on youth welfare and community support. Suitable businesses for this tender would include small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the relevant experience and capability to comply with care standards. Engaging in such government contracts allows businesses to expand their portfolio, enhance their reputation in the public sector, and contribute positively to community outcomes in Midlothian. The focus on compliance with Care Inspectorate standards necessitates providers to demonstrate high-quality care and support, thereby benefiting from a structured contractual relationship with Midlothian Council.

## Notice

Midlothian Councils seeks to appoint a Provider for the provision of a homeless prevention and support service to young people aged 16-25 in Midlothian.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Midlothian Councils seeks to appoint a Provider for the provision of a homeless prevention and support service to young people aged 16-25 in Midlothian. The Provider is required to comply with all statutory requirements in the delivery of the service which will be consistent with the Care Standards published by the Care Inspectorate. The standard of service which should be provided is to meet the young people needs in conjunction with those identified in their Support Plan.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555174 |
| 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 | 5 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £221,086 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £239,726 |

## 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 | THE ROCK TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 5 May 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555174
- 26 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550521

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550521&idx=1
  26th February 2026 - MID-26-13 Invitation to Tender (ITT)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550521&idx=2
  26th February 2026 - Schedule 01 - Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550521&idx=3
  26th February 2026 - Schedule 2 - Midlothian Council Terms & Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550521&idx=4
  26th February 2026 - Schedule 03 - Technical Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550521&idx=5
  26th February 2026 - Schedule 04 - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550521&idx=6
  26th February 2026 - Schedule 05 - Community Benefits
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550521&idx=7
  26th February 2026 - Schedule 06 - GDPR
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550521&idx=8
  26th February 2026 - Schedule 07 - Non Disclosure Agreement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550521&idx=9
  26th February 2026 - Schedule 08 - Non Collusion Certificate
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550521&idx=10
  26th February 2026 - Schedule 09 - Freedom of Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550521&idx=11
  26th February 2026 - Schedule 10 - Notice of Qualification to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550521&idx=12
  26th February 2026 - Schedule 11 - Parent Company Guarantee
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550521&idx=13
  26th February 2026 - Schedule 12 - Form of Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550521&idx=14
  26th February 2026 - Appendix 01 - Financial Health Evaluation Flowchart
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550521
  Youth Homeless Prevention & Support Service - Midlothian Councils seeks to appoint a Provider for the provision of a homeless prevention and support service to young people aged 16-25 in Midlothian.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555174
  Youth Homeless Prevention & Support Service - Midlothian Councils seeks to appoint a Provider for the provision of a homeless prevention and support service to young people aged 16-25 in Midlothian.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.midlothian.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000824981

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