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Information and Advice for Carers and people with Disabilities

WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Jan 2023 at 12:24

Tender

08 Dec 2022 at 09:48

Summary of the contracting process

West Lothian Council has issued a tender opportunity for the provision of an "Information and Advice for Carers and people with Disabilities" service in the social work services category. The tender, with the ID CC12441, is currently active and is aimed at providing essential support to unpaid carers and people with disabilities in West Lothian. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the deadline for tender submission is set for January 17, 2023.

This tender by West Lothian Council presents a significant business opportunity for organisations with expertise in social work services and a commitment to community support. Companies specialising in providing information and advice to carers and individuals with disabilities are well-suited to compete for this contract. The tender process involves assessment based on quality and price criteria, with a focus on elements like service delivery, partnership approach, and fair work practices. Interested businesses should ensure compliance with the specified contractual terms and financial stability requirements as part of their bid.

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Notice Title

Information and Advice for Carers and people with Disabilities

Notice Description

There is a statutory requirement under Section 34 of the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 (the Act), for local authorities to establish and maintain, or ensure the establishment and maintenance of an information and advice service for relevant Carers. A new contract is required to ensure that an information advice and support service is provided to all unpaid careers and people with disabilities. The service will be provided to all residents of West Lothian who are carers or have disabilities. The service can be accessed on direct access basis or via referral from Social Work or other third sector organisations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

There is a statutory requirement under Section 34 of the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 (the Act), for local authorities to establish and maintain, or ensure the establishment and maintenance of an information and advice service for relevant Carers. A new contract is required to ensure that an information advice and support service is provided to all unpaid careers and people with disabilities. The service will be provided to all residents of West Lothian who are carers or have disabilities. The service can be accessed on direct access basis or via referral from Social Work or other third sector organisations.

Renewal: Contract will be due for renewal on expiry.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-038bb6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002286-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85310000 - Social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,320,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,320,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Future contract notice will be published in 2025 or 2026 dependent on the use of the extension period.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
hayleigh.valentine@westlothian.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1506281814

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6FF
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM14 West Lothian
Delivery Location
TLM78 West Lothian

Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Livingston South
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

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