ASN Out of School Clubs

What this is

Fife Council is conducting a market engagement exercise for the provision of three dedicated out-of-school clubs for children and young people with complex Additional Support Needs (ASN), currently operating in Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes, and Dunfermline. The clubs serve young people from Primary 1 to age 18 requiring one-to-one care including medical and personal care support. The estimated contract value is £1,280,000 excluding VAT. The Contract Notice is expected 1 July 2026. Providers were invited to submit a completed RFI by 24 February 2026.

Key points

• 3 out-of-school clubs for ASN young people (P1-18) in Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes, and Dunfermline — Care Inspectorate registration required; complex medical care including gastrostomy and medication administration
• Estimated value: £1,280,000 excluding VAT; RFI to be submitted by 24 February 2026
• Contract Notice expected 1 July 2026

Who can bid

Providers must be registered with and regulated by the Care Inspectorate for childcare services. Must have experience providing out-of-school clubs for children and young people (P1-18) with complex additional support needs, including one-to-one personal care, medical care (gastrostomy, medication, suctioning, moving and handling). Full eligibility criteria will be published with the Contract Notice expected 1 July 2026.

How to submit

RFI (SC0091) to be submitted to katy.hope@fife.gov.uk by 24 February 2026 (extended). Contract Notice expected 1 July 2026. Contact: Katy Hope, katy.hope@fife.gov.uk.

Clarifications

Contact Katy Hope at Fife Council: katy.hope@fife.gov.uk.

Classification

CPV 85000000 — Health and social work services 85312110 — Child daycare services ScotlandTayside, Central & Fife