Award

2021-43 Community Link Workers Service

WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Jun 2021 at 00:00

Tender

26 Jan 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

West Dunbartonshire Council has initiated an open tender for the "Community Link Workers Service," aimed at providing support throughout the West Dunbartonshire region in partnership with local GP practices. This service, which falls under the 'services' category of public procurement, focuses on assisting individuals facing complex social circumstances. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract valued at £2,255,758 signed on 10 May 2021. The project's objectives include fostering connections between community resources and primary care over a contract period of up to three years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in community health services, particularly those experienced in social prescribing and working collaboratively with healthcare providers. Companies that can demonstrate a strong track record in delivering similar services and are committed to enhancing community well-being through initiatives focused on training, employment, and health will be well-positioned to compete. The contract's focus on social benefits also encourages SMEs to participate, provided they meet the outlined financial and technical selection criteria.

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Notice Title

2021-43 Community Link Workers Service

Notice Description

West Dunbartonshire Council and The Health and Social Care Partnership Service (WDHSCP) wish to tender a requirement for a Community Link Workers Service to be delivered throughout the West Dunbartonshire Council geographical region. The service will be delivered in partnership with GP Practices, WD HSCP and the successful provider who will have experience and knowledge of delivering services to people who may be experiencing complex social circumstances.

Lot Information

Lot 1

West Dunbartonshire Council, whose service delivery is carried out by West Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care Partnership (WDHSCP), "the Council", seeks to appoint "the Provider" to develop a "Community Link Workers Service" which will be provided within GP Practices or hubs across West Dunbartonshire to support people to live well through strengthening connections between community resources and primary care. The Council strategic commissioning outcomes reflect the commitment to the safety and protection of the most vulnerable people within its care and within the wider communities. The Council integrated approach to service delivery across community health and care, as well as third sector providers, aims to deliver effective and targeted specialist services to support safe, strong and involved communities. The Provider will deliver the Service Specification to meet Council requirements. The aim of the Service is to support people to live well through strengthening connections between community resources and primary care. Also to provide a person-centred service that is responsive to the needs and interests of Service Users registered with a GP Practice within the West Dunbartonshire geographical area.

Renewal: Option to extend on a further 3 occasions of up to 12 months on each occasion

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000641905
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN417140
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
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
£2,264,910 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,264,910 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,255,758 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 May 20214 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
WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Suzanne Callaghan
Contact Email
suzanne.callaghan@west-dunbarton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1389737000

Buyer Location

Locality
DUMBARTON
Postcode
G82 1QL
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire
Delivery Location
TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond

Local Authority
West Dunbartonshire
Electoral Ward
Dumbarton
Westminster Constituency
West Dunbartonshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ALLIANCE SCOTLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN405051
    2021-43 Community Link Workers Service - West Dunbartonshire Council and The Health and Social Care Partnership Service (WDHSCP) wish to tender a requirement for a Community Link Workers Service to be delivered throughout the West Dunbartonshire Council geographical region. The service will be delivered in partnership with GP Practices, WD HSCP and the successful provider who will have experience and knowledge of delivering services to people who may be experiencing complex social circumstances.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN417140
    2021-43 Community Link Workers Service - West Dunbartonshire Council and The Health and Social Care Partnership Service (WDHSCP) wish to tender a requirement for a Community Link Workers Service to be delivered throughout the West Dunbartonshire Council geographical region. The service will be delivered in partnership with GP Practices, WD HSCP and the successful provider who will have experience and knowledge of delivering services to people who may be experiencing complex social circumstances.

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