Summer & Easter Playscheme for Children with a Disability

What this is

Midlothian Council is procuring a provider to deliver Summer and Easter Playscheme services for children with a disability in Midlothian. The estimated contract value is GBP 635,000 and the procurement is under the Light Touch Regime for Social and other Specific Services. Providers must be registered with the Care Inspectorate, pass a Financial Viability Test (Experian) and provide 2 years of audited accounts.

Key points

• Care Inspectorate registration mandatory; Experian financial viability test required
• Playscheme for disabled children in Midlothian; GBP 635,000 estimated value
• Light Touch Regime; submission deadline 17 July 2026

Who can bid

Care Inspectorate registration required. Providers must pass a Financial Viability Test (Experian). Two years of audited accounts required. Appropriate safeguarding, child protection and staffing arrangements for disabled children required.

How it is scored

Light Touch Regime evaluation criteria as set out in the procurement documents.

How to submit

Electronic submission via Public Contracts Scotland: www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk.

Clarifications

Via the Public Contracts Scotland portal Q&A facility. Contact Midlothian Council procurement team.

Contract period

Contract period and renewal terms specified in procurement documents. Covers Summer and Easter Playscheme delivery periods in Midlothian.

Classification

CPV 85000000 — Health and social work services 85300000 — Social work and related services85310000 — Social work services85312120 — Day-care services for children and young people85312110 — Child daycare services85312100 — Day-care services ScotlandMidlothian