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East Lothian Community Link Worker

LOTHIAN HEALTH BOARD

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Summary of the contracting process

The Lothian Health Board has successfully completed the procurement process to award the contract for the "East Lothian Community Link Worker" project. Classified within the health services category, this contract addresses socio-economic issues, social isolation, and ongoing health needs in East Lothian. Located in Edinburgh, Lothian Health Board engaged in an open procedure as the procurement method. The completion stage of the process was marked by the contract awarded on 20th December 2024, valued at £381,000, with service delivery set to commence from 1st February 2025 through to 31st January 2026, including options for two 12-month extensions.

This tender opened avenues for business growth, particularly for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), as reflected in the awarding of the contract to Thistle Foundation, an SME. Businesses focused on providing community health services, particularly in addressing health inequalities and supporting vulnerable populations, would find this tender opportunity ideal. Additionally, those proficient in delivering targeted support services in the health sector could leverage such contracts to expand their client base and enhance their operational capabilities.

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Notice Title

East Lothian Community Link Worker

Notice Description

NHS Lothian seeks to appoint a sole supplier to provide a Community Link Worker service within East Lothian. The contract will provide targeted support to individuals (aged 18 and over) who are experiencing difficulty due to socio-economic factors, social isolation, ongoing health needs or other factors relating to health inequalities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Lothian seeks to appoint a sole supplier to provide a Community Link Worker service within East Lothian. The contract will provide targeted support to individuals (aged 18 and over) who are experiencing difficulty due to socio-economic factors, social isolation, ongoing health needs or other factors relating to health inequalities.. Please see attached specification for full requirements. Contract period is 1st February 2025 - 31st January 2026 with possible 2 x 12 month extensions

Renewal: 1 year contract with possible 2 x 12 month extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000780903
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520808
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

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£381,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£381,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£381,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20241 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
LOTHIAN HEALTH BOARD
Contact Name
Jill Shearer
Contact Email
jill.shearer@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 7977246891

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 3EG
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
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THISTLE FOUNDATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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