--- title: "Children's Services Care at Home Service" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000828799" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000828799" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000828799.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000828799.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL" published: "2026-04-09" --- # Children's Services Care at Home Service Buyer: EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000828799 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000828799) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000828799.json) ## Summary East Lothian Council is currently in the tender stage for a public procurement process titled "Children’s Services Care at Home Service." This service aims to support children affected by disability in East Lothian, focusing on their inclusion in local communities and providing necessary personal care and medication administration. The open procedure, categorized under "General public services," invites electronic submissions via the specified online portal. The procurement process is actively underway, with key deadlines including a tender submission closure on 7th May 2026 at 12:00 PM, followed by an award period commencing thereafter. The contract is initially set for two years, with the potential of a one-year extension. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in care services, particularly those with experience in supporting vulnerable children and youth. Companies adept in providing community-focused care solutions, with capabilities in delivering personalised health and social care services, are well-suited to participate. As East Lothian Council emphasises alignment with The Promise, GIRFEC, and UNCRC, businesses committed to these frameworks will find added value in this contract. The contract not only offers a stable revenue stream over up to three years but also the chance to establish a robust presence in public sector care services, thereby fostering business growth and expansion within the regional public service supply chain. ## Notice East Lothian Council, Children's Services wish to commission a Care at Home support service to help meet the needs of children affected by disability in East Lothian. Support will help vulnerable children and young people be active and included in their local communities as well as helping to meet identified needs which may include administering of medication and personal care support. The provision will be delivered in alignment with The Promise, Getting It Right For Every Child and UNCRC, as well as Children's Services and the Children's Strategic Partnership priority objectives detailed within Schedule 1 of the tender documentation. ### Lot Information Lot 1 East Lothian Council, Children's Services wish to commission a Care at Home support service to help meet the needs of children affected by disability in East Lothian. Support will help vulnerable children and young people be active and included in their local communities as well as helping to meet identified needs which may include administering of medication and personal care support. Renewal: The contract term is for a 2-year period with the option for East Lothian Council to extend by 1 year on 1 occasion therefore the contract would be for a maximum of 3 years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553523 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | 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 | 9 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 7 May 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 9 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553523 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553523 Children's Services Care at Home Service - East Lothian Council, Children's Services wish to commission a Care at Home support service to help meet the needs of children affected by disability in East Lothian. Support will help vulnerable children and young people be active and included in their local communities as well as helping to meet identified needs which may include administering of medication and personal care support. The provision will be delivered in alignment with The Promise, Getting It Right For Every Child and UNCRC, as well as Children's Services and the Children's Strategic Partnership priority objectives detailed within Schedule 1 of the tender documentation. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000828799 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=828799 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=828799 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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