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Older Peoples Day Care Support Services

West Lothian Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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12 Apr 2023 at 15:58

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Tender

20 Jan 2023 at 12:26

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Lothian Council has awarded a contract for "Older Peoples Day Care Support Services" to Braid House Day Centre Ltd. The service aims to improve the physical and mental well-being of older adults through social engagement and community involvement. The contract, valued at £569,031, was signed on April 11, 2023. The service delivery criteria accounted for 40% of the award, emphasizing quality assurance, safeguarding, user engagement, fair work practices, and price. The project location is Livingston, UKM78, with activities including craft therapy, exercise, outings, and meal provision.

Businesses, especially in health and social services, catering, and leisure activities sectors, can benefit from bidding on similar tenders in the care services industry. The requirement for an accessible and safe building in Livingston presents opportunities for local contractors. The procurement method used was an open procedure, encouraging competition and fairness among bidders. Understanding the quality criteria and pricing structure is vital for successful bids. More information about this procurement process can be accessed through the West Lothian Council's profile and the public contracts portal.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Older Peoples Day Care Support Services

Notice Description

The day care support service will support the individuals physical and mental health and well-being through a reduction in social isolation and community involvement and engage older people in their local community by providing places in which to socialise, learn or re-learn skills for daily living. There is a requirement for the building to be based in Livingston.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The day care support service is designed for older adults, primarily 65 and over, whom following an outcome based "All About Me: What I Need" assessment, have been identified as having needs which are critical or substantial. The centre-based service is for older adults living in their own homes, alone or with family, or in sheltered/supported housing settings. The service will provide a person-centred, outcome focused approach through the care and support provided, i.e. quality care which is tailored to individual needs and outcomes. The service will provide care and support which enables individuals to have as good a quality of life as possible by providing meaningful activities, learning opportunities, socialisation, encouraging independence and reablement in order that they can remain as active as possible for as long as possible. The day support service will support the individuals physical and mental health and well-being through a reduction in social isolation and community involvement and engage older people in their local community by providing places in which to socialise, learn or re-learn skills for daily living. Those using the service will have a voice in how it is run and which activities are offered. The service will be run by qualified, dedicated and experienced staff, supported by trained volunteers. The service will offer mental stimulation and physical activity sessions suitable for varied abilities and interests, at a level appropriate to the needs of the individual. The following is a list of meaningful activity examples which is not exhaustive: Art and craft therapy, seated exercise, music, singing, quizzes, falls prevention, reminiscence sessions, digital engagement, interactive games, music, outings, entertainment, game shows, nail care/manicure, relaxation therapies, reading, discussion groups, gardening, music and movement, musical instruments, outings, individual and group activities. Nutritionally balanced meals and snacks will be provided, with individual dietary, religious and cultural needs catered for. The day support service shall include working with and assisting the Service User to achieve their activities of daily living. The list includes but is not exhaustive: - Assistance/support with maintaining personal hygiene ; Addressing continence needs and assisting with continence management including necessary cleaning and safe disposal of waste; Support with eating and drinking, including food and/or drink preparation; Prompting, supporting or administering non-invasive prescribed medication with parameters defined by WLHSCP approved Medication Management Policy ; Achieving maximum mobility, using appropriate equipment where necessary ; and Support with managing behaviours which challenge. Following a social work assessment, unpaid carers will be supported to help sustain their caring role which may involve an additional day for the individual to attend day support services to offer the carer respite. The specific days and times which the Service will operate will be agreed in the individual service contracts. Whist WLHSCP provides day care in locations across the authority, with service users concentrated in Livingston and considering travelling issues the Building will be required to be located in Livingston. The following mandatory criteria must be met : Registered with the Care Inspectorate as a Provider of Support Services (not Care at Home) ; Adhere to the requirements of the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) or other appropriate regulatory body ; Provide an accessible and safe building from which to deliver the service, which meets all appropriate legislative and regulatory standards.

Renewal: The contract may be extended for a period of up to a further 12 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-039942
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010538-2023
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£569,031 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Apr 20233 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
West Lothian Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6FF
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Braid House Day Centre Ltd

Further Information

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