--- title: "Edinburgh Transport 2 Employment (Parents) Grants Programme 2026-27" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000838599" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000838599" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000838599.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000838599.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CAPITAL CITY PARTNERSHIP" published: "2026-07-28" --- # Edinburgh Transport 2 Employment (Parents) Grants Programme 2026-27 Buyer: CAPITAL CITY PARTNERSHIP Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000838599 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000838599) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000838599.json) ## Summary The Capital City Partnership, on behalf of the City of Edinburgh Council, is planning a procurement process under the Edinburgh Transport 2 Employment (Parents) Grants Programme for the year 2026-27. This initiative aims to provide grants up to GBP 50,000 to projects focusing on helping parents in Edinburgh overcome transportation barriers to employment. The programme, classified under general public services, is set to be delivered within the City of Edinburgh local authority area and involves service-related procurement. The planning tag for this tender was first noted on 28th July 2026, with a future notice date marked for 29th July 2026. An optional online information session is scheduled for 4th August 2026, and interested parties are encouraged to register by 3rd August 2026. The deadline for application submission is 12 noon on 24th August 2026. This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for third sector organisations and service providers experienced in tackling employment-related challenges. Suitably qualified entities can design and implement innovative solutions such as cycle training, driving license support, and other transport-related employability interventions. Participation in this programme allows businesses to contribute to community development while establishing partnerships with local authorities and expanding their market presence in the public sector. The tender’s openness to diverse solutions also means that creative and agile organisations will have an excellent basis for securing funding and making impactful contributions. ## Notice The City of Edinburgh Council invites applications to the Edinburgh Transport 2 Employment (Parents) Grants Programme. Grants of up to GBP 50,000 are available for projects that help parents in Edinburgh overcome transport related barriers to employment through additional transport support and related interventions. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The City of Edinburgh Council is inviting applications to the Edinburgh Transport 2 Employment (Parents) Grants Programme. The programme will provide grants of up to GBP 50,000 to third sector organisations and other eligible providers to deliver projects that help parents in Edinburgh overcome transport related barriers to entering, sustaining and progressing in employment. Funding is available for projects that provide additional or enhanced support through approaches such as cycle training, driving training, travel training, support to exchange non GB driving licences, support to obtain employment related driving licence entitlements, and other innovative approaches that address transport related barriers to employment. Projects must support one or more of the Scottish Government's priority family groups and complement existing employability provision in Edinburgh. The programme is expected to operate from 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2027, with the potential for extension subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance. The application pack contains full details of the eligibility criteria, application process, funding conditions and reporting requirements.. Full details of the programme, information session, application pack and supporting documents are available at: https://edinburghlep.org/noticeboard/edinburgh-transport-2-employment-parents-grants-programme-online-information-session/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561065 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 29 Jul 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CAPITAL CITY PARTNERSHIP | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | EH6 7ZE | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75200000 - Provision of services to the community ## Release History - 28 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561065 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL561065&idx=1 28th July 2026 - Edinburgh Transport 2 Employment (Parents) Grants Programme Service Specification - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL561065&idx=2 28th July 2026 - City of Edinburgh Council Grant Application Form - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL561065&idx=3 28th July 2026 - CEC Grant Application Scoring and Selection Criteria Guidance 26-27 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL561065&idx=4 28th July 2026 - CEC CONTRACT AND GRANT MANAGEMENT GUIDE 2026-27 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561065 Edinburgh Transport 2 Employment (Parents) Grants Programme 2026-27 - The City of Edinburgh Council invites applications to the Edinburgh Transport 2 Employment (Parents) Grants Programme. Grants of up to GBP 50,000 are available for projects that help parents in Edinburgh overcome transport related barriers to employment through additional transport support and related interventions. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.capitalcitypartnership.co.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000838599 - https://edinburghlep.org/noticeboard/edinburgh-transport-2-employment-parents-grants-programme-online-information-session/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=838599 ## 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-r6ebe6-0000838599. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000838599.json.