Planning

Unpaid Carer Services

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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Planning

25 Jan 2019 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council is planning to procure services related to Unpaid Carer Services aimed at supporting the growing number of unpaid carers in the city. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with significant engagement activities scheduled ahead of a potential tender launch. Notably, the council plans to hold supplier engagement events on 7th February and 1st March 2019 at Waverley Court, Edinburgh, with a deadline for attendance confirmation by 5th and 27th February, respectively. This contract, if tendered, is expected to be awarded as a three-year contract starting 1st April 2020, with a possible two-year extension.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in providing support services to unpaid carers, particularly those equipped to address the needs identified under the Carer (Scotland) Act 2016. Companies offering services in areas such as health and well-being, information dissemination, and personalisation of care provision would be particularly well-suited to participate. Engaging in this procurement process allows firms to expand their community impact and establish partnerships with the City of Edinburgh Council, potentially leading to sustained business growth in the social services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Unpaid Carer Services

Notice Description

The City of Edinburgh Council would like to engage with all interested parties, regarding the needs of unpaid carers within the city.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The City of Edinburgh Council would like to engage with all interested parties, regarding the needs of unpaid carers within the city. The Carer (Scotland) Act 2016 has increased numbers of unpaid carers and as such more services for unpaid carers are required. Revised priorities include: - The early identification of carers, this includes input through school clusters, statutory provision, GP practices, NHS services and Third Sector organisations. - Information and advice services - Carer Health and Well-being - Short breaks for carers and their families - Support for young carers - Personalisation of support provision through Self Directed Support. However, in light of the new duties in the Carer (Scotland) Act 2016 and ongoing financial pressure for local authorities, the implementation of the act will require a more progressive, linked in way of working in the future. Therefore, we are looking to engage and further co-produce with all partners who have experience of delivering a range of services to unpaid adult and young carers. As part of the service design process the City of Edinburgh Council would like to invite all interested, established and potential providers to have a frank and open discussion about Carers and the priorities identified above. The City of Edinburgh Council intends to hold two Co-Production supplier engagement event at 09:00 - 12:00 on Wednesday 7th February and 09:00 - 12:00 on Friday 1st March at Waverly Court, 4 East Market Street, Edinburgh, EH8 8BG. Please confirm your attendance by 5th Feb / 27th Feb to Paula Deegan (paula.deegan@edinburgh.gov.uk). Please note this event may be subject to change and is limited to 2 representatives from each organisation. Please note that the purpose of the PIN is to engage with potential Service Providers and all information contained within this PIN may be subject to change. Please note, by submitting your interest you are agreeing to further engagement with the Council. The Council may decide to competitively tender this contract in the future. If authorised, this service will be awarded as a 3-year contract commencing 1st April 2020 with a possible extension period of up to two years. Feedback from these sessions will be provided.. Please refer to the attached briefing document which contains additional information.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000570566
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN343221
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Apr 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Paula Deegan
Contact Email
paula.deegan@edinburgh.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1315294723

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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

Notice Documents

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