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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council is currently seeking a qualified Care at Home Provider for the tender titled "Home Care Support for a Young Person". This procurement falls under the services category within the healthcare sector, located in Edinburgh, UK. The tender is in the active stage, with a deadline for submissions set on 15 November 2018. The procurement is being conducted using an open procedure, allowing any interested suppliers to submit their bids for consideration.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in home healthcare services, particularly those experienced in providing care for children with special needs. Companies that are registered with the Care Inspectorate and are capable of meeting the necessary disclosure checks for staff will be particularly well-suited to compete. With an expected total weekly care requirement of approximately 44 hours for at least one year, successful bidders could secure a substantial contract that not only supports a vulnerable young person but also enhances the supplier's portfolio in the competitive healthcare market.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Home Care Support for a Young Person

Notice Description

The City of Edinburgh Council are urgently seeking a suitably qualified Care at Home Provider to provide the management of/ and supply of high quality carers to support the home care for a 9 year old who has a diagnosis of Dravet's Syndrome and Cerebral Palsy. The young person also has a severe visual impairment and is gastrostomy fed.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Service shall undertake personal care tasks support as required, which may include, but is not confined to: Personal care support, such as assistance with getting up / going to bed, personal hygiene, bathing, showering, continence management, toileting, dressing, Assistance with food / diet, such as food preparation, peg and spoon feeding. Administration of medication. Assistance with mobility, such as moving and transfer (currently mobile hoist transfers) Actions to ensure that the young person is safe and secure and comfortable. The total weekly care requirement is estimated in the region of 44 hours (although this may be subject to change due to holiday periods, extra support required etc.) for a minimum of 1 year. The contract requirement may be subject to change/extension at the discretion of the City of Edinburgh Council. The local authority will be responsible for the purchase and payment of the 44 hour support, although the family may wish to purchase more hours etc. subject to their requirements. The family will be liable for this extra cost.. Please refer to ESPD, Specification and ITT documents for all detail.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000562359
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC339959
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,059 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Dec 20187 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
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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

ENABLE Scotland

Further Information

Notice Documents

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