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Adult Carer Services

East Lothian Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Apr 2025 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

27 Jan 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Lothian Council, located in Haddington, East Lothian, is conducting a procurement process for "Adult Carer Services" under the industry category of General Public Services. The procurement is in the award stage, with the contract valued at £2,952,000. The contract was signed on 31st March 2025. This open procedure aims to provide advice, information, and support services to unpaid carers in East Lothian, in accordance with the Carers Act (Scotland) 2016. Key services include support for completing Adult Carer Support Plans, benefits and income maximisation, counselling, training opportunities, and promoting carers' voices.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses experienced in social services and support functions. It is particularly well-suited for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that can offer the required services to unpaid carers efficiently and empathetically. With the focus on community engagement and the possibility of delivering social, economic, and environmental benefits, it presents a chance for businesses to expand their service offerings while making a tangible impact in the local community. Companies with expertise in advice services, community support, and training provision will find this contract particularly relevant.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Adult Carer Services

Notice Description

East Lothian Council have a duty, under the Carers Act (Scotland) 2016, to provide an advice, information and support service for unpaid carers caring for people in East Lothian. Service provision will include: - Raising awareness of unpaid carers and encouraging identification - Provision of advice, information and support - Benefit and income maximisation support - Offering and supporting carers to complete Adult Carer Support Plans - Opportunities for peer support - Supporting carers to access breaks from caring - Linking carers into local community supports - Provision of a counselling service to carers - Offer of training opportunities for unpaid carers - Awareness raising amongst the workforce to ensure carers are respected and valued as Equal partners in care - Promoting Carers collective voice. This requirement has not been split into lots and only applies to an advice, information and support service to adult carers. No framework is being set up.

Lot Information

Lot 1

East Lothian Council have a duty, under the Carers Act (Scotland) 2016, to provide an advice, information and support service for unpaid carers caring for people in East Lothian. Service provision will include: - Raising awareness of unpaid carers and encouraging identification - Provision of advice, information and support - Benefit and income maximisation support - Offering and supporting carers to complete Adult Carer Support Plans - Opportunities for peer support - Supporting carers to access breaks from caring - Linking carers into local community supports - Provision of a counselling service to carers - Offer of training opportunities for unpaid carers - Awareness raising amongst the workforce to ensure carers are respected and valued as Equal partners in care - Promoting Carers collective voice. This requirement has not been split into lots and only applies to an advice, information and support service to adult carers. No framework is being set up.

Renewal: 2 years plus 2 years

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000788401
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528600
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£492,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,952,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
February 2027

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
East Lothian Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN
Postcode
EH41 3HA
Postcode Area
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

Carers of East Lothian

Further Information

Notice Documents

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