Planning

Provision of Community Link Worker Service in East Lothian

EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

East Lothian Council is initiating a tender for the "Provision of Community Link Worker Service in East Lothian". This service is intended to address social isolation and health inequalities for patients registered with GP Practices in East Lothian. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with a future notice expected by 10 March 2020. Interested organisations should submit their expressions of interest and complete the attached provider questionnaire by 28 February 2020. The tendering location is East Lothian, and it falls under the services category focusing on social and specific services.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in health care services, community engagement, or social prescribing models. Companies with experience in working within local community settings and providing outreach services would be well-suited to compete. By participating in this procurement process, businesses can not only expand their portfolio but also contribute positively to the health and wellbeing of the East Lothian community.

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Notice Title

Provision of Community Link Worker Service in East Lothian

Notice Description

East Lothian Council, on behalf of East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership (ELHSCP) is seeking expressions of interest from organisations who would be capable of delivering a Community Link Worker service in East Lothian.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Community Link Worker service in East Lothian will deliver a social prescribing model which is aimed at tackling social isolation and health inequalities for patients registered with East Lothian GP Practices. The social prescribing model is likely to be based around the use of structured conversations with service users, the provision of basic level advice and supporting individuals to engage with local community resources. The service would also be expected to engage with local community groups to promote the development of suitable activities and groups to meet patient needs. Where possible the Community Link Workers will be based in East Lothian GP practices and will also undertake wider engagement with the Health and Social Care Partnership and local community services.. It is anticipated that information gathered from this process will be used to inform the specification for the services in a future tender process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000612288
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB380051
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Mar 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@eastlothian.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1620827827

Buyer Location

Locality
HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN
Postcode
EH41 3HA
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian

Local Authority
East Lothian
Electoral Ward
Haddington and Lammermuir
Westminster Constituency
Lothian East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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