Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Perth & Kinross Council
2 High Street
Perth
PH1 5PH
UK
Contact person: Keith Main
Telephone: +44 1738475000
E-mail: KMain@pkc.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM77
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.pkc.gov.uk/article/15478/Tenders-and-contracts
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00372
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
PKC13960 Child Disability Support and Short Breaks
Reference number: PKC13960
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Perth and Kinross Council intend to issue a contract opportunity for Child Disability Support Services. The nature of the work would
require the Supplier to be registered with the Care Inspectorate.
The service will provide access to short breaks and practical caring support (including personal care to children/young people) for parent
carers and children/young people in their homes and communities. Children and young people with disabilities will have better access to
the support they need to meaningfully participate in their communities, to be included and to have opportunities to enjoy their
childhoods/play and achieve their life potential. Support will be trauma informed and promote the rights of children and young people with
disabilities.
The aim of the service is to place children, young people, and parent carers at the centre of planning and directing their own support in line
with their identified needs. The service will strengthen family wellbeing by ensuring that parent carers have the support they need at the
earliest opportunity. Children and young people will have opportunities to learn independent living skills and to participate in activities and
social opportunities. If this is achieved there will be a reduction in the likelihood of parents/carers experiencing burnout and children will
be sustained in their home communities and with their families.
The service will be flexible to provide support when children, young people and their parents/carers require this which will include
evenings and weekends.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
600 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM77
Main site or place of performance:
Perth & Kinross Council Area
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The service will provide access to short breaks and practical caring support (including personal care to children/young people) for parent
carers and children/young people in their homes and communities. Children and young people with disabilities will have better access to
the support they need to meaningfully participate in their communities, to be included and to have opportunities to enjoy their
childhoods/play and achieve their life potential. Support will be trauma informed and promote the rights of children and young people with
disabilities.
The aim of the service is to place children, young people, and parent carers at the centre of planning and directing their own support in line
with their identified needs. The service will strengthen family wellbeing by ensuring that parent carers have the support they need at the
earliest opportunity. Children and young people will have opportunities to learn independent living skills and to participate in activities and
social opportunities. If this is achieved there will be a reduction in the likelihood of parents/carers experiencing burnout and children will
be sustained in their home communities and with their families.
The service will be flexible to provide support when children, young people and their parents/carers require this which will include
evenings and weekends.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
10/08/2026
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Suppliers interested in this potential future tender opportunity are requested to note their interest and answer the following questions as per attached document by no later than 1200 on 16th June 2026.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=833612.
(SC Ref:833612)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
03/06/2026