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Services for Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC) in Highland

The Highland Council

Key dates and value

Status
Open
Submission deadline
1 Dec 2026
Published
21 Oct 2026
Estimated value
£3.6m
Contract start
1 Apr 2027
Contract end
31 Mar 2029
Location
Inverness, Scotland

Overview

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.

The initial contract length will be two years (April 2027 - March 2029) with additional options to extend the contract on a yearly basis for up a further three years (March 2032).

Funding will be provided through the UK Government's funding arrangements and the Council's ability to exercise any extension option will be dependent on the continuation of this funding supply.

What the buyer wants

  • Welfare services for children and young peopleCPV 85311300
  • Social work services without accommodationCPV 85312000

About the buyer

The Highland Council has published 19 tender notices since 12 Nov 2023, with a combined advertised value of £7.2m. 4 of them are currently open.

How to apply

Tender documents and submissions are handled on the official portal (Find a Tender). Register there to download the documents and submit your response before the deadline.

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Source: Find a Tender. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Details may change; always check the original notice before bidding.