Children's Disability Short Breaks (Highland)

The procurement process for "Children's Disability Short Breaks (Highland)" is overseen by The Highland Council, a regional authority based in Inverness, UK. This process falls under the services category and is specifically classified under Health and Social Work Services. The substantial undertaking aims to provide support within family homes throughout the Highland region, focusing on short breaks and activity support for children with disabilities.

An open procedure was used for bidding, resulting in contracts awarded on 30th September and 8th October 2025 to various suppliers including Autism & Neurodiversity North Scotland, Carr Gomm, and Newcross Healthcare Solutions. Key contractual obligations must align with the legal frameworks such as the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and The Children (Scotland) Act 1995, with contract performance governed by robust criteria to ensure quality delivery. This tender offers lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, especially those emphasising family-centric support models.

Companies that are well-versed in providing bespoke care services tailored to individual action plans will find this contract particularly aligned with their core abilities. With emphasis on quality as the main award criterion, comprising 90% of the assessment, and price making up the remaining 10%, businesses that can demonstrate exceptional service quality in alignment with national policies like GIRFEC and ensuring the well-being of children will have a competitive advantage. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the requisite Care Inspectorate registration can particularly benefit from this contract, as community benefits and fair working practices are also key evaluation areas in the tender process.