Planning

Independent Living providing advice and support for SDS option 1

WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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Planning

19 Nov 2019 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Lothian Council is currently in the planning stage of a tender, titled "Independent Living providing advice and support for SDS option 1." This procurement focuses on providing information, advice, and one-to-one support for customers in West Lothian who are considering or currently utilising Self-Directed Support (SDS) option 1 for their care and support needs. The contract is anticipated to have a budget of £36,200.00 and a duration not exceeding three years. Interested parties can find more details on the Public Contracts Scotland website, with the future notice date set for 6 January 2020.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the health and social care services industry, particularly those specialising in personal assistance and support services. Companies that are equipped to deliver in-home support and provide guidance on managing direct payments will be well-positioned to compete. With the growing demand for tailored support services, this contract offers a pathway for businesses to expand their reach and strengthen their impact within the community of West Lothian.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Living providing advice and support for SDS option 1

Notice Description

Looking for providers who can deliver information advice and one to one support for customers in west Lothian who are considering or are currently utilising SDS option 1 for the delivery of their care and support.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Looking for providers who can deliver information advice and one to one support for customers in west Lothian who are considering or are currently utilising SDS option 1 for the delivery of their care and support. Providers should be able to deliver support in relation to understanding, managing and administering a DP- including recruiting PA's - this includes drawing up job descriptions, advertising, interviewing and PVG checks, contracting with staff and helping set up clients payroll service.. Service should be delivered to clients in west Lothian in a number of ways but principally in person in clients homes abut can be augmented via telephone, e mail or other media communication methods. It is anticipated that the annual budget will be 36200.00GBP and the contract period will not exceed 3 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000604364
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV372507
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Jan 2020Expired
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
WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kimberley Archibald
Contact Email
kimberley.archibald@westlothian.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1506281814

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6FF
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM14 West Lothian
Delivery Location
TLM78 West Lothian
Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Livingston South
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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