Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
The Highland Council
Glenurquhart Road
Inverness
IV3 5NX
Contact
Paul Adlinton
socialcare10.contracts@highland.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1467530600
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM6 - Highlands and Islands
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00045
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Intensive Support - Children / Young People (Highland)
Reference number
HSCC48
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The provision of an Intensive Support Service to Children and Young People to offer practical and emotional support to service users through offering help and guidance on matters such as safety planning, risks and management of risks, emotional support, health, education, harm reduction, substance use, training and where appropriate support with parenting skills. The service will typically deliver support to service users who have been exposed to criminal activity, offending behaviours, exploitation, and involvement with the Children’s Hearings System (although this is not an exhaustive list). It will also offer support to Parent/Carers/Guardians.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £909,316
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM6 - Highlands and Islands
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
An Intensive Support Service for Children and Young People offering practical and emotional support to service users through offering help and guidance on matters such as safety planning, risks and management of risks, emotional support, health, education, harm reduction, substance use, training and where appropriate support with parenting skills. The service will typically deliver support to service users who have been exposed to criminal activity, offending behaviours, exploitation, and involvement with the Children’s Hearings System (although this is not an exhaustive list). It will also offer support to Parent/Carers/Guardians.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 90
Price - Weighting: 10
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 October 2026
End date
31 March 2030
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The contract term is thirty months plus the option to extend by up to 12 months.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
Bidders will be required to provide examples that demonstrate that they have the relevant experience to deliver the services as described.
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.2) Contract performance conditions
Details of reviewing performance are contained in the tender documentation.
three.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2025/S 000-808026
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
20 March 2026
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
20 March 2026
Local time
12:00pm
Place
Highland Council Headquarters, Inverness
Information about authorised persons and opening procedure
Authorised Council officers opening on PCS-Tender.
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: Summer 2029
six.3) Additional information
Tender will be uploaded onto PCS-Tender during week commencing 2nd February 2026.
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 31058.
Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:
Community Benefits including Fair Working Practices and Environmental Benefits will form part of the evaluation criteria.
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 31058. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:
Community Benefits including Fair Working Practices and Environmental Benefits will form part of the evaluation criteria.
(SC Ref:822100)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Inverness Sheriff Court
The Inverness Justice Centre, Longman Road
Inverness
IV1 1AH
Telephone
+44 1463230782
Country
United Kingdom