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Summary of the contracting process

The West Lothian Council has awarded a contract for the "Short Breaks - Respite at home and in a Community Setting Framework" to Wilta Health Solutions Ltd and Direct Care Service Limited. The procurement process was part of the services category and followed an open procedure under a flexible framework. The contract value is £750,000 GBP, and the contract was signed on 28th April 2023. The opportunity was aimed at supporting and sustaining key relationships and meeting the needs of both the cared-for person and their carer.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the health and social care sector to provide short break and respite services within the West Lothian area. Small and medium-sized enterprises with experience in these types of care services are well-suited to compete for this contract. The framework allows for annual re-opening to include new providers, ensuring a fair chance for businesses to participate. Businesses interested in this opportunity should ensure compliance with the specified quality criteria and consider the financial stability requirements outlined by the West Lothian Council.

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Notice Title

Short Breaks - Respite at home and in a Community Setting Framework - Re-opening of Framework CC11527

Notice Description

WLHSCP are re-opening the flexible framework for the Short Breaks (Respite) at Home and in the Community (CC11527) to support and sustain the caring relationship and in doing so meet the needs, expectations and outcomes sought for both the cared-for person and their carer. This is with a view to enabling the carer to have a break whilst at the same time enabling the person requiring care to remain at home avoiding or delaying the need for possible admission to an alternative care environment or the need for increased levels of intervention wherever possible.

Lot Information

Lot 1

WLHSCP are re-opening the flexible framework for the Short Breaks (Respite) at Home and in the Community (CC11527) to support and sustain the caring relationship and in doing so meet the needs, expectations and outcomes sought for both the cared-for person and their carer. This is with a view to enabling the carer to have a break whilst at the same time enabling the person requiring care to remain at home avoiding or delaying the need for possible admission to an alternative care environment or the need for increased levels of intervention wherever possible. West Lothian Council will make use of the provisions of the Light Touch Regime and intend to re-open the Framework CC11527. WLC reserve the right to re-open the Flexible Framework annually at their sole discretion to allow new providers to join the Framework. Existing providers on Framework CC11527 do not need to apply. The Framework will NOT be split into Lots and each successful bidder will be given equal opportunity to pick packages of care.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000720493
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB499280
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20233 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 Lothian Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6FF
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Direct care service limited

Wilta Health Solutions Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN469745
    Short Breaks - Respite at home and in a Community Setting Framework - Re-opening of Framework CC11527 - WLHSCP are re-opening the flexible framework for the Short Breaks (Respite) at Home and in the Community (CC11527) to support and sustain the caring relationship and in doing so meet the needs, expectations and outcomes sought for both the cared-for person and their carer. This is with a view to enabling the carer to have a break whilst at the same time enabling the person requiring care to remain at home avoiding or delaying the need for possible admission to an alternative care environment or the need for increased levels of intervention wherever possible.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB499280
    Short Breaks - Respite at home and in a Community Setting Framework - Re-opening of Framework CC11527 - WLHSCP are re-opening the flexible framework for the Short Breaks (Respite) at Home and in the Community (CC11527) to support and sustain the caring relationship and in doing so meet the needs, expectations and outcomes sought for both the cared-for person and their carer. This is with a view to enabling the carer to have a break whilst at the same time enabling the person requiring care to remain at home avoiding or delaying the need for possible admission to an alternative care environment or the need for increased levels of intervention wherever possible.

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