Planning

SLC - Independent Advice & Information Service on Self-Directed Support

SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

26 Jan 2023 at 10:16

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The South Lanarkshire Council is planning a tender with the title "SLC - Independent Advice & Information Service on Self-Directed Support" in the health and social work services category. The Council aims to commission a service for providing independent advice and information on Self-Directed Support over a 5-year period. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for June 1, 2023. The tender covers services in the UKM95 region.

This tender opportunity by South Lanarkshire Council presents a chance for businesses specializing in health and social work services to offer their expertise in providing independent advice and information on Self-Directed Support. Companies with experience in supporting individuals with care and support needs, legal and payroll services, and Individual Service Fund management could find this opportunity well-suited for contributing to the Council's objectives of enhancing social work resources.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SLC - Independent Advice & Information Service on Self-Directed Support

Notice Description

South Lanarkshire Council (the Council) Social Work Resources is seeking to commission an Independent Advice and Information Service on Self Directed Support in line with the national statutory guidance and strategic plan. We are therefore carrying out this market engagement in order to gauge market interest.

Lot Information

Lot 1

South Lanarkshire Council (the Council) have a future service requirement for a locally based service to provide independent advice and information to members of the public regarding all aspects of Self-Directed Support, including information about the legislation and the four options available under The Social Care (Self Directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013. The service will include: - a sign-posting facility to direct the supported person to resources that will assist in the meeting of outcomes - the provision of information, support and advice in response to eligible referrals that will assist the individual to consider and understand the four options available to them - participation where requested in the support planning process - assistance to those supported persons that choose to employ staff to do so effectively and lawfully; and including support to the individual to access legal and payroll support - an Individual Service Fund management service that will be accessible to eligible individuals that choose an Individual Service Fund under Option 2 to fund all or some of their care and support package. This will include the management of prepaid card accounts The Council is considering a contract length of 5 years with the option to extend by a further 2 years subject to supplier performance, financial standing and availability of funding. Additional information: This PIN notice is for information only at this stage, there is no additional information or documentation available at the moment. If you are interested in this opportunity, please express an interest in the Notice and a notification will be sent out when the tender is available to download from Public Contracts Scotland Tender (PCS-T).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-039abb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002377-2023
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£1,120,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 May 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Marie McGowan
Contact Email
marie.mcgowan@southlanarkshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HAMILTON
Postcode
ML3 0AA
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Hamilton North and East
Westminster Constituency
Hamilton and Clyde Valley

Further Information

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