Bairn's Hoose Services
Estimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
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Published
21 May 2026
Type
services
Overview
The Scottish Government established the Bairns Hoose model in 2023. This model is based on the internationally acclaimed Barnahus approach, which was first established in Iceland in 1997.
The Bairns Hoose aims to provide a trauma-informed environment for children who are victims or witnesses of abuse, centralizing services to reduce trauma for children. Funding has been allocated to each local authority to develop Bairn's Hoose services at a local level.
West Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care Partnership(WD HSCP) have been allocated funding to develop the local Bairns Hoose. The Scottish Government established the Bairns Hoose model in 2023.
Additional details
This model is based on the internationally acclaimed Barnahus approach, which was first established in Iceland in 1997. The Bairns Hoose aims to provide a trauma-informed environment for children who are victims or witnesses of abuse, centralizing services to reduce trauma for children.
Funding has been allocated to each local authority to develop Bairn's Hoose services at a local level. West Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care Partnership(WD HSCP) have been allocated funding to develop the local Bairns Hoose.
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West Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care Partnership is setting up a local Bairns Hoose—a trauma-informed centre for children who are victims or witnesses of abuse. This is based on an internationally proven Icelandic model called Barnahus. The Scottish Government has funded this partnership to create and run services that bring together support services in one place, so children don't have to repeat their story multiple times to different agencies.
Requirements
- No specific requirements listed in the notice — check the full tender documents for qualifications, certifications, staffing levels, safeguarding standards, and any required training in trauma-informed care.
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Develop and establish a Bairns Hoose service facility in West Dunbartonshire
- Set up trauma-informed environment and processes for child victims and witnesses of abuse
- Centralize and coordinate multi-agency services (likely including social work, police, health, and child protection)
- Implement systems to reduce repeated interviewing and re-traumatization of children
- Provide a single point of access for support services for affected children and families
How to Read This Tender
- 1This is a service development contract, not a one-off project—expect ongoing operational delivery, not just setup. Look for clauses about staffing, training, facility standards, and performance metrics.
- 2The 'Barnahus approach' is a specific model; request the full specification or business case to understand exactly what services must be co-located and how they interact.
- 3Check whether this is a contract to deliver the entire service or to supply/manage specific elements (e.g., facility management, training, specialist staff). The tender documents will clarify scope.
- 4Look for references to safeguarding, child protection standards, and regulatory compliance—these will be non-negotiable in any children's services contract.
- 5Funding is already allocated by Scottish Government; the tender documents should state the budget, contract duration, and any performance targets or KPIs you'll be measured against.
Tips for Small Businesses
- This is a specialist children's services contract. If you're not a children's charity or health provider, consider forming a consortium with a lead organization that has experience in child protection and trauma-informed practice.
- Subcontracting opportunities likely exist for facility management, training delivery, IT systems, or specialized counselling services—identify gaps your business could fill within a larger provider's bid.
- Social value scoring will be important in a Scottish public sector tender; highlight how your bid creates local jobs, trains staff in trauma-informed practice, or supports vulnerable families beyond the core service.
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Published
21 May 2026
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