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Intensive Support - Children / Young People (Highland)

The Highland Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: The Highland Council

Buyer Address: Glenurquhart Road, Inverness, UKM6, IV3 5NX, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Paul Adlinton

Contact Email: socialcare10.contracts@highland.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 1467530600

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
909316.0 GBP
Published
05 Feb 2026, 16:51
Deadline
20 Mar 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

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.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot Description: 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.

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-10-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2030-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality

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