Planning

CT1275 - SDS Advice and Support Services

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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Planning

17 May 2024 at 00:00

OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council is planning a procurement process for the provision of SDS Advice and Support Services. This opportunity falls under the category of services and is currently in the planning stage. Interested parties have until 31st May 2024 to express their interest in providing the services. The procurement aims to empower supported individuals to attain independence, choice, control, and quality of life in line with relevant legislation.

This tender for SDS Advice and Support Services by The City of Edinburgh Council presents an opportunity for businesses offering self-directed support services, recruitment and support for personal assistants, and related services. Suitable businesses should have a strong track record in social care provision, understanding of relevant legislation, and the ability to collaborate with stakeholders effectively to meet the needs of supported individuals. The procurement process emphasises the importance of accessible and inclusive service delivery to enhance the quality of life for adults and children with social care needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CT1275 - SDS Advice and Support Services

Notice Description

The City of Edinburgh Council/ Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership are looking to understand the interest from organisations who are be able to offer: 1. Self-Directed Support (SDS) Advice and Information Service 2. Recruitment and Support Service of Personal Assistant/s (PAs) Any future contract will be in keeping with the values, principles and legislative duties of the Social Care (Self-directed support) (Scotland) Act 2013. The service will offer a high quality, accessible and inclusive service to adults (supported person) and children and their families assessed by the City of Edinburgh Council/EHSCP as having eligible social care needs. The Service will empower the supported person to attain maximum independence, choice, control, inclusion and quality of life in line with the values and principles set out by the Scottish Government in their Self-Directed Support Strategy and in the Social Care (Self-directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013. The term 'Supported Person' for the purpose of this contract follows the Definition under Sections 5, 7, and 8 of the Social Care (Self-Directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Service delivery for both service contract elements: - The provider will be responsive to referrals and queries from a wide range of stakeholders in a timely manner with a personalised and humanistic approach to supporting individual's (the supported person's needs). Avoid a waiting list by having mitigating measures in place. - Advice and Information, materials and resources must be accessible, inclusive and available in a range for formats to ensure individuals (the supported person) and their carer and family members can understand the advice and information provided to them by the service. This includes providing translation and interpretation services. - Collaboration with the City or Edinburgh Council/EHSCP and other key stakeholders is a requirement to ensure effective communication and practices are undertaken to work in the best interests of the individuals (the supported person). For example, Health and Social Care professionals, 3rd sector organisations and community agencies may approach the provider for advice and guidance to help them ascertain the best support route or option available to a supported person. Any challenging issues or training needs must be openly shared and possible solutions explored and sought together. - Promotion of the service is crucial to raise awareness and to encourage referrals via a robust communications, marketing and media model. - Regular liaison / reporting with the assessor / reviewer and EHSCP Commissioning officer as part of continued monitoring and performance programme The key objectives and tasks of the service provision for this contract are: SDS Advice and information Service - to enable individuals to explore which Self- Directed Support option/s are best for them by explaining the nature and effect of the four options. Areas of support and assistance; - Self-Directed Support options are explained and assistance provided to; draw up a personal support plan to meet their assessed needs and identified personal outcomes. Assessment and reviews, funding advice, signposting to relevant and appropriate services to aid the supported person's outcomes. - Once a referral has been activated and the supported person has been allocated an SDS Advice worker, they should have that named person as an ongoing point of contact for as long as is necessary or feasibly possible. This allows for professional relationships and trust to be built over time. The Recruitment and Support Service of Personal Assistants (PAs) for individuals (a supported person) assessed by the Council as having eligible social care needs. These individuals have chosen Option 1 of the Social Care (Self-directed support) (Scotland) Act 2013 and wish to employ a Personal Assistant/s (PAs) to meet all of part of their identified eligible needs and outcomes, and this has been approved by City of Edinburgh Council in their support plan. - Supporting the Recruitment of Personal Assistant/s (PAs) - drawing up job descriptions and creating an application pack; placing adverts; short listing candidates; support with interviewing; disclosure checks; safe recruitment advice and training, taking up references/PVG scheme checks, making a job offer. - Employer responsibilities- Creating employee contracts, general employment advice; understanding and meeting employer responsibilities, liaising with Employer's Liability Insurance providers. Support on being a good employer for service users / carers; on-going employment advice e.g. in relation to PAs misconduct /discipline and other related matters. - The provider needs to be aware and have the capacity to assist the supported person who may come back looking for further assistance. This may include needing to re-recruit, seek advice on a disciplinary matter, ask for support in requesting a social care review etc.. The purpose of this notice is to test the current market capacity to deliver the services outlined above. Notes of interest should be made no later than 31st May 2024.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000766950
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY505484
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

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
17 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 2024Expired
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
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Anna Penman
Contact Email
anna.penman@edinburgh.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314693922

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY505484&idx=1
    7th June 2024 - Market Engagement Questionnaire, requested to be completed and returned by 14 June 2024.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY505484
    CT1275 - SDS Advice and Support Services - The City of Edinburgh Council/ Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership are looking to understand the interest from organisations who are be able to offer: 1. Self-Directed Support (SDS) Advice and Information Service 2. Recruitment and Support Service of Personal Assistant/s (PAs) Any future contract will be in keeping with the values, principles and legislative duties of the Social Care (Self-directed support) (Scotland) Act 2013. The service will offer a high quality, accessible and inclusive service to adults (supported person) and children and their families assessed by the City of Edinburgh Council/EHSCP as having eligible social care needs. The Service will empower the supported person to attain maximum independence, choice, control, inclusion and quality of life in line with the values and principles set out by the Scottish Government in their Self-Directed Support Strategy and in the Social Care (Self-directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013. The term 'Supported Person' for the purpose of this contract follows the Definition under Sections 5, 7, and 8 of the Social Care (Self-Directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013.

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