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Independent Living Support Service

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council is currently engaged in the award stage of the procurement process for the "Independent Living Support Service," aimed at delivering high-quality support to individuals with social care needs. This contract is centred in Edinburgh, UK and falls under the general public services category. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, where the contract was awarded in January 2017. The contract aims to provide support services including independent living assistance, recruitment support for personal assistants, and welfare advice for adults and older people.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in social care, community services, and support staffing. Companies specialising in social work services, personnel recruitment, or welfare advice would be particularly suited to compete effectively. Furthermore, potential suppliers should be prepared to demonstrate their ability to meet quality and cost criteria, as the evaluation will weigh quality at 70% and cost at 30%. Engaging in such contracts not only enhances business growth prospects but also aligns with the community-focused objectives of the City of Edinburgh Council.

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Notice Title

Independent Living Support Service

Notice Description

The Service is to provide high quality, accessible Independent Living Support to adults, children and their families assessed by the Council as having eligible social care needs. 1. This should include an Independent Support Service to enable individuals to explore which Self Directed Support option/s are best for them by explaining the nature and effect of the four options, and to provide assistance in drawing up a support plan to meet their assessed needs and personal outcomes. 2. A Recruitment and Support Service for individuals assessed by the Council as having eligible social care needs. These individuals have chosen Option 1 of the Social Care (Self-directed support) (Scotland) Act 2013 and wish to employ a Personal Assistant/s to meet part of their eligible needs and outcomes, and this has been approved by City of Edinburgh Council in their support plan. 3. A Welfare and Rights Advice Service for Adults and Older People assessed as in need of social care.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council are seeking a Provider to provide high quality, accessible Independent Living Support to adults and children and their families assessed by the City of Edinburgh Council as having eligible social care needs. This should include an Independent Support Service, a Recruitment and Support Service and a Welfare and Rights Advice Service for Adults and Older People assessed as in need of social care. The council is inviting interested organisations to apply for this contract by noting interest on Public Contracts Scotland, completing the European Single Procurement Document and a Tender Submission. All documents are available for download via the Pubilc Contracts Scotland portal.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000449123
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB274627
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
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


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jan 20179 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Paula Deegan
Contact Email
paula.deegan@edinburgh.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314693543

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Post Town
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
UKM25 Edinburgh, City of

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB271958
    Independent Living Support Service - The Service is to provide high quality, accessible Independent Living Support to adults, children and their families assessed by the Council as having eligible social care needs. 1. This should include an Independent Support Service to enable individuals to explore which Self Directed Support option/s are best for them by explaining the nature and effect of the four options, and to provide assistance in drawing up a support plan to meet their assessed needs and personal outcomes. 2. A Recruitment and Support Service for individuals assessed by the Council as having eligible social care needs. These individuals have chosen Option 1 of the Social Care (Self-directed support) (Scotland) Act 2013 and wish to employ a Personal Assistant/s to meet part of their eligible needs and outcomes, and this has been approved by City of Edinburgh Council in their support plan. 3. A Welfare and Rights Advice Service for Adults and Older People assessed as in need of social care.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB274627
    Independent Living Support Service - The Service is to provide high quality, accessible Independent Living Support to adults, children and their families assessed by the Council as having eligible social care needs. 1. This should include an Independent Support Service to enable individuals to explore which Self Directed Support option/s are best for them by explaining the nature and effect of the four options, and to provide assistance in drawing up a support plan to meet their assessed needs and personal outcomes. 2. A Recruitment and Support Service for individuals assessed by the Council as having eligible social care needs. These individuals have chosen Option 1 of the Social Care (Self-directed support) (Scotland) Act 2013 and wish to employ a Personal Assistant/s to meet part of their eligible needs and outcomes, and this has been approved by City of Edinburgh Council in their support plan. 3. A Welfare and Rights Advice Service for Adults and Older People assessed as in need of social care.

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