Award

Buddy Service and Neighbourhood Links Service

SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL

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Award

07 Dec 2017 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Borders Council, located in Newtown St Boswells, has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Buddy Service and Neighbourhood Links Service", aimed at providing voluntary support for hospital discharge and the prevention of unnecessary admissions. This service, classified under general public services and environmental protection, was procured using an open procedure. The contract was awarded on January 1, 2017, with a total value of £205,500, and the relevant delivery area is within the UKM91 region.

This contract presents significant business opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in community services and voluntary support. Companies with experience in healthcare, social services, or volunteer management would find this tender well-suited for their capabilities, especially those looking to engage in collaborative community-oriented projects. As the service involves coordinating non-statutory support in local communities, providers with a strong local presence and the ability to mobilise volunteers will be advantageous in future bids.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Buddy Service and Neighbourhood Links Service

Notice Description

Voluntary service in relation to hospital discharge and prevention of admission to hospital.

Lot Information

Lot 1

AWARD NOTICE: The co-ordination and provision of non statutory support to individuals in their own homes. the service is provided within local communities with volunteers.. This service is covered in Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 under the "light touch" Regime - under the terms of the Act the requirement to detail the contact award criteria is not applicable.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000522128
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC303460
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£205,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@scotborders.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1835824000

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS
Postcode
TD6 0SA
Post Town
Galashiels
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Selkirkshire
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH RED CROSS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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