--- title: "Children's Services Care at Home Service" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000837030" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000837030" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000837030.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000837030.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-09" --- # Children's Services Care at Home Service Buyer: EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000837030 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000837030) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000837030.json) ## Summary East Lothian Council is seeking to commission a Children's Services Care at Home Service. This service, aimed at supporting children affected by disabilities, will cover the region of East Lothian, UK, with the procurement category being services under industry classification 85000000. As of now, the procurement is in the tender stage, having been initiated on the 9th of July, 2026, with a submission deadline of the 12th of August, 2026. The contract, valued at £108,000, will follow an open procurement procedure, allowing electronic submissions via the Public Contracts Scotland website. The service is designed to align with The Promise, Getting It Right For Every Child, and the UNCRC standards. This tender represents an excellent opportunity for service providers specialising in child care and disability support, particularly those with experience in delivering community-oriented and child-centric services. Businesses with a robust track record in administering medication and providing personal care to young individuals will be well-suited to compete for this contract. With a potential maximum duration of three years, following a two-year initial term and a possible one-year extension, there is substantial potential for establishing a long-term partnership with East Lothian Council. Emphasising the inclusion of community benefits, the tender encourages participating organisations to contribute positively to the local area, offering further opportunities for business growth and community engagement. ## Notice East Lothian Council, Children's Services wish to commission a child centred, outcome focussed 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 as noted within the Specification. ### Lot Information Lot 1 East Lothian Council, Children's Services wish to commission a child centred, outcome focussed 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 as noted within the Specification. 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=JUL559824 | | 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 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £108,000 | | Lots value | £108,000 | | 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 | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people - 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation ## Release History - 9 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559824 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559824 Children's Services Care at Home Service - East Lothian Council, Children's Services wish to commission a child centred, outcome focussed 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 as noted within the Specification. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000837030 - https://www.eastlothian.gov.uk - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=837030 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=837030 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## 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-r6ebe6-0000837030. 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