Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Moray Council
High Street
Elgin
IV30 1BX
Telephone
+44 1343563137
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM62 - Inverness & Nairn and Moray, Badenoch & Strathspey
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00160
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
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
181286 Children’s Residential and Education Services
Reference number
181286
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Health and Social Care Moray intends to establish a framework for Children’s Residential and Education Services. The framework will allow approved providers to be quickly identified and matched to children and young people requiring placements.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Residential Care
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Health and Social Care Moray intends to establish a framework for Children’s Residential and Education Services. The framework will allow approved providers to be quickly identified and matched to children and young people requiring placements.
Residential care is a specialist, essential service. As of January 2026, Moray had 172 Looked After Children (LAC), with 25 placed in external residential care. Of these, 22 (12.79%) are placed out with Moray.
Providers are encouraged to apply if they can demonstrate trauma informed, therapeutic, nurturing care for children and young people with adverse childhood experiences, social, emotional and behavioural needs, and additional support requirements.
This framework comprises four lots:
- Lot 1 – Residential Care
- Lot 2 – Residential Care with Education
- Lot 3 – Intensive Support Residential Care
- Lot 4 – Intensive Support Residential & Education
Young people currently in residential care have told us they value:
- Feeling safe, knowing the adults will protect them
- Knowing the adults want to spend time with them
- Deciding what they want to do with their time
- A nurturing and caring environment
- Keeping in touch with the adults when they move out
- Being accepted for who they are
- “A place to live, a place to sleep, 4 walls and a roof, good food and caring staff members”
Providers must evidence alignment with The Promise, including trauma informed, relationship based care that prioritises children’s best interests and supports positive futures in education, care, and employment.
This new framework will be advertised by April 2026
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Residential Care with Education
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Health and Social Care Moray intends to establish a framework for Children’s Residential and Education Services. The framework will allow approved providers to be quickly identified and matched to children and young people requiring placements.
Residential care is a specialist, essential service. As of January 2026, Moray had 172 Looked After Children (LAC), with 25 placed in external residential care. Of these, 22 (12.79%) are placed out with Moray.
Providers are encouraged to apply if they can demonstrate trauma informed, therapeutic, nurturing care for children and young people with adverse childhood experiences, social, emotional and behavioural needs, and additional support requirements.
This framework comprises four lots:
- Lot 1 – Residential Care
- Lot 2 – Residential Care with Education
- Lot 3 – Intensive Support Residential Care
- Lot 4 – Intensive Support Residential & Education
Young people currently in residential care have told us they value:
- Feeling safe, knowing the adults will protect them
- Knowing the adults want to spend time with them
- Deciding what they want to do with their time
- A nurturing and caring environment
- Keeping in touch with the adults when they move out
- Being accepted for who they are
- “A place to live, a place to sleep, 4 walls and a roof, good food and caring staff members”
Providers must evidence alignment with The Promise, including trauma informed, relationship based care that prioritises children’s best interests and supports positive futures in education, care, and employment.
This new framework will be advertised by April 2026.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Intensive Support Residential Care
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Health and Social Care Moray intends to establish a framework for Children’s Residential and Education Services. The framework will allow approved providers to be quickly identified and matched to children and young people requiring placements.
Residential care is a specialist, essential service. As of January 2026, Moray had 172 Looked After Children (LAC), with 25 placed in external residential care. Of these, 22 (12.79%) are placed out with Moray.
Providers are encouraged to apply if they can demonstrate trauma informed, therapeutic, nurturing care for children and young people with adverse childhood experiences, social, emotional and behavioural needs, and additional support requirements.
This framework comprises four lots:
- Lot 1 – Residential Care
- Lot 2 – Residential Care with Education
- Lot 3 – Intensive Support Residential Care
- Lot 4 – Intensive Support Residential & Education
Young people currently in residential care have told us they value:
- Feeling safe, knowing the adults will protect them
- Knowing the adults want to spend time with them
- Deciding what they want to do with their time
- A nurturing and caring environment
- Keeping in touch with the adults when they move out
- Being accepted for who they are
- “A place to live, a place to sleep, 4 walls and a roof, good food and caring staff members”
Providers must evidence alignment with The Promise, including trauma informed, relationship based care that prioritises children’s best interests and supports positive futures in education, care, and employment.
This new framework will be advertised by April 2026.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Intensive Support Residential & Education
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Health and Social Care Moray intends to establish a framework for Children’s Residential and Education Services. The framework will allow approved providers to be quickly identified and matched to children and young people requiring placements.
Residential care is a specialist, essential service. As of January 2026, Moray had 172 Looked After Children (LAC), with 25 placed in external residential care. Of these, 22 (12.79%) are placed out with Moray.
Providers are encouraged to apply if they can demonstrate trauma informed, therapeutic, nurturing care for children and young people with adverse childhood experiences, social, emotional and behavioural needs, and additional support requirements.
This framework comprises four lots:
- Lot 1 – Residential Care
- Lot 2 – Residential Care with Education
- Lot 3 – Intensive Support Residential Care
- Lot 4 – Intensive Support Residential & Education
Young people currently in residential care have told us they value:
- Feeling safe, knowing the adults will protect them
- Knowing the adults want to spend time with them
- Deciding what they want to do with their time
- A nurturing and caring environment
- Keeping in touch with the adults when they move out
- Being accepted for who they are
- “A place to live, a place to sleep, 4 walls and a roof, good food and caring staff members”
Providers must evidence alignment with The Promise, including trauma informed, relationship based care that prioritises children’s best interests and supports positive futures in education, care, and employment.
This new framework will be advertised by April 2026.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
6 March 2026
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=823394.
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