--- title: "Summer & Easter Playscheme for Children with a Disability" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000832265" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832265" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000832265.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000832265.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-28" --- # Summer & Easter Playscheme for Children with a Disability Buyer: MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000832265 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832265) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000832265.json) ## Summary Midlothian Council is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process titled "Summer & Easter Playscheme for Children with a Disability", seeking a provider to deliver a holiday programme for children and young people with disabilities. The procurement, valued at £635,000, falls under the services category with the location specified as Midlothian, Scotland (Region UKM73). This open procedure invites electronic submissions by 17th July 2026, at 12:00 GMT. The contract aims to offer a 6-week playscheme over the Easter and summer holidays, aligning with Midlothian Council’s school schedules. This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in inclusive child care services, particularly those with experience in supporting children with disabilities. Organizations equipped with skilled staff and robust safeguarding practices, and which maintain registration with the Care Inspectorate, are well-positioned to compete. The contract also includes the potential for community benefits, encouraging businesses capable of delivering meaningful contributions to the local community in Midlothian to participate. This aligns with the local authority’s focus on fostering community engagement and support through public services. ## Notice Midlothian Council seeks a provider to offer a holiday provision for children and young people with disabilities. The service will be provided for 6 weeks of holiday provision - 2 weeks at Easter and 4 weeks in the Summer holidays. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The provider is required to provide a holiday provision for 30 children per day for children and young people with a disability. This will be for 6 weeks of the year - 2 weeks at Easter school holidays and 4 weeks in summer school holidays. These will align with the school holidays of Midlothian Council. This will be a high quality, inclusive, and child-centred playscheme designed specifically for children and young people with disabilities. The approach should prioritise safety, personalised support, and meaningful engagement, ensuring every child can participate fully, build confidence, and enjoy enriching play experiences. The provider should have a skilled and compassionate staff team, robust safeguarding practices, and a focus on collaboration with families and professionals. The aim should be to provide a nurturing environment that meets diverse needs and promotes positive outcomes for all participants. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556755 | | 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 | 28 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £635,000 | | 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 | 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 | ## 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 - 85312100 - Daycare services - 85312110 - Child daycare services - 85312120 - Daycare services for handicapped children and young people ## Release History - 28 May 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=MAY556755 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556755 Summer & Easter Playscheme for Children with a Disability - Midlothian Council seeks a provider to offer a holiday provision for children and young people with disabilities. The service will be provided for 6 weeks of holiday provision - 2 weeks at Easter and 4 weeks in the Summer holidays. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.midlothian.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=832265 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832265 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=832265 ## 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-r6ebe6-0000832265. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000832265.json.