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The service will support UASC to live safely and successfully within local communities across Highland while progressing through the asylum and immigration process.\nOrganisations wishing to express an interest are invited to submit a response to the Summary of Requirement, setting out how they would propose to deliver the service and addressing the questions contained within that document. Responses should be provided in a word-processed document and be no longer than 800 words (Arial, size 11).\nResponses must be submitted no later than 5.00 pm on Wednesday 7 October 2026. Submission details are provided within the Summary of Requirement document.\nAny subsequent procurement process will be notified through Public Contracts Scotland and conducted through Public Contracts Scotland-Tender (PCS-T). 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The service will support UASC to live safely and successfully within local communities across Highland while progressing through the asylum and immigration process.\nOrganisations wishing to express an interest are invited to submit a response to the Summary of Requirement, setting out how they would propose to deliver the service and addressing the questions contained within that document. Responses should be provided in a word-processed document and be no longer than 800 words (Arial, size 11).\nResponses must be submitted no later than 5.00 pm on Wednesday 7 October 2026. Submission details are provided within the Summary of Requirement document.\nAny subsequent procurement process will be notified through Public Contracts Scotland and conducted through Public Contracts Scotland-Tender (PCS-T). At this stage it is estimated that a tender process could commence during the second half of October 2026.\nPlease note that this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is being issued for market consultation purposes only and that the content of this Notice, including the estimated contract value and indicative contract timelines, is subject to change. Additional information: 1. Summary of Requirement is enclosed.\n2. Potential interested parties are requested to note their interest in line with the instructions contained in the Summary of Requirement." }, { "releaseID": "099247-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-10-21T08:54:51+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tender" ], "value": "A holistic support service for Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC) referred through the National Transfer Scheme (NTS) and those arriving spontaneously within the Highland area.\nThe service will promote safety, stability, wellbeing, integration, independence and positive outcomes for young people who may have experienced displacement, trauma, loss and uncertainty. The service will support UASC to live safely and successfully within local communities across Highland while progressing through the asylum and immigration process. 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