Tender

Supported Living Services for Four People and Short Breaks for Two People with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities at Primrose Lodge, Loanhead.

MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL

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TenderUpdate

30 Apr 2024 at 09:17

Tender

05 Apr 2024 at 14:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Midlothian Council is seeking services for supported living and short breaks for people with profound and multiple learning disabilities at Primrose Lodge, Loanhead. This tender falls under the services category with a value of £6,000,000. The procurement process is currently in the active stage, with a tender deadline of May 9, 2024. The contract period is scheduled to start on August 1, 2024, and end on July 31, 2028.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in providing services to individuals with complex learning disabilities. It requires a housing support model and specialised care for individualised needs. Bidders must ensure staff are trained to required legal standards. Potential bidders should focus on healthcare services and support provision tailored to the specific needs of tenants. The Midlothian Council, as the contracting authority, aims to provide 24/7 support with a focus on quality and community benefits.

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Notice Title

Supported Living Services for Four People and Short Breaks for Two People with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities at Primrose Lodge, Loanhead.

Notice Description

The purpose of this specification is to set out the service required for meeting the needs of people with, profound and multiple learning disability. There will be six units of accommodation located in Edgefield Road, Loanhead. Four of these will be long term tenancies and two, in a separate but attached flat will be used for respite/short breaks.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Midlothian Council is seeking expressions of interest in the provision of a support service for people with complex profound and multiple learning disability within a newly renovated development in the centre of Loanhead. The service will be provided on a housing with support model. The development represents a key element of the strategic redesign of Learning Disability services in Midlothian and will support people, regardless of the level, range and complexity of need, to live independently with the same choice, control, and protection as any other citizen, in an environment that enables them to stay safe and empower them to participate in their local community. The renovation should be complete by July 2024 and will consist of four tenancies and a separate flat for short breaks attached to, but separated from, the main building. The rooms have been designed for people with profound and multiple learning disabilities and are accessible and barrier free. The tenants will be a diverse group of people and the support they require will be highly individualised and tailored to their particular needs, strengths and interests. Please see the attached ITT Documents which gives a fuller description of services required

Renewal: The contract can be extend by a further 4 years on an annual basis, strictly at the sole discretion of Mid Lothian Council

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-045014
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013847-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
George McGregor
Contact Email
procurement@midlothian.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1312707500

Buyer Location

Locality
DALKEITH
Postcode
EH22 1DN
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian

Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Dalkeith
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

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