Services for Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC) in Highland

Buyer

The Highland Council

Estimated value

£3.6m

Location

Scotland

Deadline

1 December 2026

Published

21 October 2026

Category

Health and social work services

Trade

Health and social care

Suitable for SMEs

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In plain English

The Highland Council seeks a holistic support service for unaccompanied asylum seeking children in the Highland area. The contract runs for two years from April 2027 to March 2029, with options to extend annually for up to three further years, subject to continued government funding.

Description from the notice

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.