Award

Independent Living and Financial Management Support Services

EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The East Lothian Council has concluded an award contract process for the provision of Independent Living and Financial Management Support Services. The procurement process was initiated by a tender, with the buying organisation being the East Lothian Council, located at John Muir House, Haddington, East Lothian, UK. The contract title is "Independent Living and Financial Management Support Services," falling under the services industry category. The procurement stage was award, with the contract signed on 7th March 2023, and the total contract value being £270,520 in GBP.

This tender for Independent Living and Financial Management Support Services by the East Lothian Council presents lucrative opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the services industry. Businesses capable of providing person-centred, outcomes-focused support services for individuals with disabilities would find this tender well-suited for their expertise. The competitive procurement method used, open procedure, offers a fair chance for interested businesses to participate and win the contract. The contract, expected to last up to 5 years, requires bidders to have a sound understanding of Self-Directed Support and relevant financial management expertise, making it an attractive opportunity for service providers in the disability support sector.

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Notice Title

Independent Living and Financial Management Support Services

Notice Description

Award of contract. Requirement for a provider to offer a range of services which support people with disabilities to live independently and to fully understand the various Self-Directed Support (SDS) options available to them. This will include information, independent advice and one-to-one support to arrange and manage their own SDS package if they choose. A financial or money management service is also required for those supported people who require assistance managing their Self-Directed Support Budget. The overall objective of the service being to ensure the supported person is provided with advice and support to make an informed choice when exercising their SDS options, to provide assistance and support to assist the supported person employ and manage personal assistants and manage their SDS Budget.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of contract. Independent Living Service - will provide person centred, outcomes focused, one to one support as appropriate to assist people with disabilities to live independently and manage their own finances and care. - will support the individual to prepare their assessment and to explore the best Self-Directed Support Option. - will provide comprehensive assistance to enable service users to understand and manage their personal budgets, take control of their financial responsibilities in relation to Self-Directed Support funds, identify the amount and type of support they require through Self-Directed Support. Financial Management Service requirements: Provide a Financial Management Service for people with disabilities who are assessed as needing additional support to manage their Self-Directed Support package. Both Services must be delivered in accordance with the fundamental principles of Self-Directed Support. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

Renewal: 3 year contract which may be extended by the Council by 2 years (1 year plus 1 year).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000709572
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR475502
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

85300000 - Social work and related services

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£270,520 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Mar 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
October 2027

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LCIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV463042
    Independent Living and Financial Management Support Services - East Lothian Council is seeking a provider to offer a range of services which support people with disabilities to live independently and to fully understand the various Self-Directed Support (SDS) options available to them. This will include information, independent advice and one-to-one support to arrange and manage their own SDS package if they choose. A financial or money management service is also required for those supported people who require assistance managing their Self-Directed Support Budget. The overall objective of the service being to ensure the supported person is provided with advice and support to make an informed choice when exercising their SDS options, to provide assistance and support to assist the supported person employ and manage personal assistants and manage their SDS Budget.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR475502
    Independent Living and Financial Management Support Services - Award of contract. Requirement for a provider to offer a range of services which support people with disabilities to live independently and to fully understand the various Self-Directed Support (SDS) options available to them. This will include information, independent advice and one-to-one support to arrange and manage their own SDS package if they choose. A financial or money management service is also required for those supported people who require assistance managing their Self-Directed Support Budget. The overall objective of the service being to ensure the supported person is provided with advice and support to make an informed choice when exercising their SDS options, to provide assistance and support to assist the supported person employ and manage personal assistants and manage their SDS Budget.

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