This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Mar 2020 at 00:00

Tender

10 Sep 2019 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves South Lanarkshire Council, which is seeking support services for adult and young carers through an open tender titled "SLC/PS/SW/19/003 - Adult Carers and Young Carers Support Service." Located in Hamilton, Scotland, the tender is currently awarded with two lots: one for adult carers and another for young carers, with a total budget of approximately £4.5 million. The tender was initiated on 10 September 2019, with a submission deadline that closed on 18 October 2019. The council is interested in engaging suppliers who can provide quality services, as indicated by the weight of 80% on technical criteria in the award process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in health and social care services, particularly those specialising in support for carers. SMEs and larger entities with experience in delivering personalised support services or community-oriented programmes would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful suppliers will be expected to demonstrate relevant experience and compliance with specific legal and insurance requirements, along with a commitment to quality and community impact, aligning with the council’s goals of enhancing well-being for both adult and young carers.

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Notice Title

SLC/PS/SW/19/003 - Adult Carers and Young Carers Support Service

Notice Description

Provision of Adult Carers and Young Carers Support Services. This is an Open Tender with 2 Lots with one supplier being awarded per Lot. There is a maximum budget for both Lots and this is detailed in the tender documentation. For clarity, the definition of Young Carers and Adult Carers, is as per the Carers Act Scotland 2016. A young carer is defined as; (a) under 18 years old, or (b) has attained the age of 18 years while a pupil at school, and has since attaining that age remained a pupil at that or another school. . An adult carer is defined as a carer who is at least 18 years old but is not a young carer.

Lot Information

Adult Carers Support Service

The Council are looking to purchase a Service that will support and work with Adult Carers residing in South Lanarkshire to offer holistic, personalised support through an outcomes approach by offering a range of direct and indirect support. The Service will deliver engagement and empowerment activities, information and representation services. It will offer training, short breaks information and advice and Adult Carer Support Plans. The Service will deliver a full spectrum of preventative approaches and supports to enable Adult Carers to achieve their outcomes, have a life alongside caring, ensure their rights are met and maintain their own health and wellbeing.

Renewal: Initial contract duration is 3 years (1 April 2020 to 31 March 2023) with the option at the Council's sole discretion of up to two periods of extension, the first period for up to two years (to 31 March 2025) and a further period of up to one year (to 31 March 2026), a maximum extension of up to three years in total.

Young Carers Support Service

The Council are looking to purchase a Service that will support and work with Young Carers residing in South Lanarkshire to offer holistic, personalised support based on assessed need, risk and personal outcomes, to promote choice, control and independence for Young Carers by offering a range of direct and indirect support. The Service will deliver engagement and empowerment activities, information and representation services and connect Young Carers to their communities. It will offer a range of support including one to one, group work, and short breaks and in school support. It will offer training, information and advice, and Young Carer Statements. The Service will deliver a full spectrum of preventative approaches and supports to enable Young Carers to achieve their outcomes, have a life similar to that of other young people, ensure their rights are met and to stay healthy, safe, nurtured, included, active, achieving and responsible.

Renewal: Initial contract duration is 3 years (1 April 2020 to 31 March 2023) with the option at the Council's sole discretion of up to two periods of extension, the first period for up to two years (to 31 March 2025) and a further period of up to one year (to 31 March 2026), a maximum extension of up to three years in total.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000595700
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR384268
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,249,771 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20206 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
South Lanarkshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HAMILTON
Postcode
ML3 0AA
Postcode Area
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM95 South Lanarkshire

Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Hamilton North and East
Westminster Constituency
Hamilton and Clyde Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Action for Children

Lanarkshire Carers Centre

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP365984
    SLC/PS/SW/19/003 - Adult Carers and Young Carers Support Service - Provision of Adult Carers and Young Carers Support Services. This is an Open Tender with 2 Lots with one supplier being awarded per Lot. There is a maximum budget for both Lots and this is detailed in the tender documentation. For clarity, the definition of Young Carers and Adult Carers, is as per the Carers Act Scotland 2016. A young carer is defined as; (a) under 18 years old, or (b) has attained the age of 18 years while a pupil at school, and has since attaining that age remained a pupil at that or another school. . An adult carer is defined as a carer who is at least 18 years old but is not a young carer.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR384268
    SLC/PS/SW/19/003 - Adult Carers and Young Carers Support Service - Provision of Adult Carers and Young Carers Support Services. This is an Open Tender with 2 Lots with one supplier being awarded per Lot. There is a maximum budget for both Lots and this is detailed in the tender documentation. For clarity, the definition of Young Carers and Adult Carers, is as per the Carers Act Scotland 2016. A young carer is defined as; (a) under 18 years old, or (b) has attained the age of 18 years while a pupil at school, and has since attaining that age remained a pupil at that or another school. . An adult carer is defined as a carer who is at least 18 years old but is not a young carer.

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