Contracts
Social care & community in Scotland
Public sector contract notices in social care & community covering Scotland, from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
Social care & community notices in Scotland
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Access to Counselling in Schools
Renfrewshire Council wants a single provider to deliver counselling services in its schools for pupils from Primary 1 to S6, and their parents where appropriate, to support mental health and emotional resilience.
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Diversionary Services for children at risk of Criminal Exploitation
Edinburgh Council wants a provider to run diversionary services for children and young people at risk of criminal exploitation in Edinburgh and the Lothians. The contract is worth £1.6m over an unspecified period.
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EDC/2025/4334 School Counselling Service
East Dunbartonshire Council wants a provider to deliver counselling services for children and young people aged 10 and over in its schools, focusing on mental wellbeing and resilience. The service will follow GIRFEC principles and complement existing school wellbeing provision.
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Glenrothes Core & Cluster 1
Fife Council's Health & Social Care Partnership is commissioning support services for six adults with learning disabilities in their own homes in central Glenrothes. The contract covers care and support to help with relationships, employment, housing, and daily living.
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Glenrothes Core & Cluster 1
Fife Council's Health & Social Care Partnership is commissioning care and support services for six adults with learning disabilities in their own homes in central Glenrothes. The contract covers tailored support to help with relationships, employment, housing and self-care.
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Independent Advocacy and Children's Rights Services: Looked After, Child Protection Processes and Continuing Care
Edinburgh Council is tendering for independent advocacy and children's rights services for looked after children, those in child protection processes, and young people in continuing care. The contract runs for three years with potential extension.
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18/1286 Children's Residential and Education Flexible Framework
Moray Council is establishing a framework agreement to identify and match approved providers of residential care and education services for children and young people. Providers will be selected from the framework as needed to meet individual cases.
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Young Carers and Family Drug and Alcohol Support Service
Scottish Borders Council needs a service to support young carers (under 18 or still at school) and address harms to children from substance use and caring responsibilities within families. The service must meet statutory requirements under the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016.
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School Counselling Service - Primary Schools
West Lothian Council wants to contract an external provider to deliver counselling services across its primary schools. The service is for the full school population.
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Educational Services Procured Services Arrangement (PSA)
South Lanarkshire Council is establishing Phase 11 of a multi-lot, multi-provider framework for educational services to schools and its education resources team. Services include tutoring, counselling, mental health support, outdoor learning, and other education provision funded through various council and government programmes.
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Pathways to Employment and In-Work Support
Inverclyde Council wants to commission pathways to employment and in-work support services. The notice covers job search, career guidance, and vocational training.
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Family Support Service with Day Respite for Children with Disabilities
West Dunbartonshire Council wants a family support service that includes day respite provision for children with disabilities. The contract runs for four years from April 2026.
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Fife Assertive Outreach & Recovery Service
Fife Council's Alcohol and Drug Partnership wants to commission an assertive outreach service for people affected by substance use. The service should be trauma-informed, relationship-based, and available across all Fife communities.
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Accommodation & Support Services for Women & Children Affected by Violence Against Women & Children
East Lothian and Midlothian Councils are commissioning accommodation and support services for women and children affected by gender-based violence. The service will run for multiple years across both council areas.
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18/1287 Support for Unpaid Carers in Moray
Moray Council is commissioning a provider to deliver support services for unpaid carers in the region, covering both adult carers (18+) and young carers (under 18, or 18+ in education).
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Flexible Framework for Self Directed Support including Care at Home Services - Entry Point 5
North Lanarkshire Council is opening Entry Point 5 of an existing framework for self-directed support and care at home services. Providers not already on the framework can apply to join the list of approved contractors.
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Student Assistance and Support Services
APUC is seeking providers of counselling, student support helpline, and online mental health and wellbeing support services to Scottish higher and further education institutions. The contract is worth £800,000.
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Funded Early Learning and Childcare Places Framework Agreement - Reopening May 2026
Scottish Borders Council is reopening its framework for funded early learning and childcare places, seeking qualified providers to deliver childcare services alongside its existing arrangements. This is a framework agreement, not a one-off contract.
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Healthier Minds Wellbeing Service
East Renfrewshire Council is commissioning a mental wellbeing service for children, young people and families. The service will deliver targeted support to improve mental health outcomes, aligning with their Promise commitment.
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Provision of a Community Link Network
North Ayrshire Council is commissioning a community link network service to help adults aged 18–65 with learning disabilities build connections and participate in community life. The service operates as preventative and early intervention support over three years.
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Youth Counselling Service
East Renfrewshire Health & Social Care Partnership seeks a provider to deliver counselling services to young people aged 10-18 living or educated in East Renfrewshire. The service will work flexibly with education and partners to provide high-quality support.
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Flexible Framework Agreement for Supported Living and Personal Care for Adults with Learning Disabilities (1st Reopening)
South Ayrshire Council is reopening a flexible framework agreement for supported living and personal care services for adults with learning disabilities. Providers will be appointed to deliver these services over the framework period.
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WLC Provision of Parental Employment Support
West Lothian Council is commissioning parental employment support services. The contract is worth £225,000.
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Community Alcohol and Drug Recovery Services - Support to Families (affected by others drug and alcohol use) Tender
Glasgow City Council is commissioning community alcohol and drug recovery services with a specific focus on supporting families affected by others' harmful use. The service will offer flexible support across recovery stages, from initial intervention to abstinence-based approaches.
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Summer & Easter Playscheme for Children with a Disability
Midlothian Council wants a provider to run holiday playschemes for disabled children and young people during Easter (2 weeks) and summer (4 weeks) breaks. The contract is for 6 weeks of provision across both holiday periods.