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CT1275 Self- Directed Support (SDS) Advice and Information Service

The City of Edinburgh Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Jan 2025 at 15:04

Award Notice
Tender

23 Oct 2024 at 08:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council has awarded a contract for the provision of a Self-Directed Support (SDS) Advice and Information Service. This procurement falls under the Social work and related services category, specifically aiming to support individuals eligible for social care under The Social Care (Self-directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013. The contract, valued at £1,562,742, commenced on 3 February 2025 and spans five years with a potential extension of up to 36 months. Located in Edinburgh (UKM75 region), the procurement process followed an open procedure with a focus on both cost (30%) and quality (70%). The contract was awarded to the Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living (LCiL) on 22 January 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in social work services, particularly those with expertise in providing advice and support related to self-directed social care options. The service is crucial for helping supported individuals understand their choices and gain control over their lives, including assistance in recruiting and employing personal assistants if required. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on inclusive living, health, and social care will find this contract especially advantageous. This open procurement process not only allows these businesses to expand their services but also to play a vital role in enhancing social care in Edinburgh.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CT1275 Self- Directed Support (SDS) Advice and Information Service

Notice Description

The service being commissioned is in line with The Social Care (Self-directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013 to support Supported People to have control of their life. The Act came into force on 1 April 2014 and placed a duty on local authorities to offer people who are eligible for social care a range of 4 Self-Directed Support (SDS) options. This service supports people to understand of the four options available through SDS, offering advice on the options available and the service further offers option 1 supported people, the support to recruit and employ personal Assistants (PAs) where this option is later taken up.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract award notice following an open procedure to find a suitably qualified organisation to provide SDS advice and support.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b055
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002228-2025
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

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,562,742 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The City of Edinburgh Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living (LCiL)

Further Information

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