Diversionary Services for children at risk of Criminal Exploitation
A Prior Information Notice (Social)
by THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Type
- Contract (Services)
- Duration
- 6 year
- Value
- 2M
- Sector
- HEALTH
- Published
- 13 Mar 2026
- Delivery
- To 15 Apr 2032 (est.)
- Deadline
- 16 Apr 2026 12:00
Related Terms
Location
Edinburgh and the Lothians
2 buyers
- City of Edinburgh Council Edinburgh
Description
The City of Edinburgh Council (The Council) is seeking to appoint a Provider to deliver a contract for the provision of diversionary services for children and young people at risk of criminal exploitation around Edinburgh and the Lothians. Please see the attached documents for further information.
Total Quantity or Scope
Following the PIN that was posted in December 2025, this service will be procured via an open procedure.
CPV Codes
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
Indicators
- Bids should cover the whole contract.
Other Information
The fixed funding budget for the service is GBP267,322 annually for 3 years (with the possibility of a 2 year extension and a then a further extension of 1 year). The timetable referenced in this notice and the tender documents is subject to change at the Council’s discretion. 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=826036. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. (SC Ref:826036) Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=826036
Reference
- FTS 022648-2026