Planning

Care at Home and Housing Support Services

EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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Planning

16 May 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by East Lothian Council is currently in the planning stage, focusing on the title "Care at Home and Housing Support Services." The Council is acting on behalf of the East Lothian Health & Social Care Partnership to find a service provider for care and housing support for adults aged 16 and over. The industry category for this tender falls under general public services, with a specific CPV classification of 85310000. The procurement is targeted to take place within East Lothian, specifically in the UKM73 region. A future notice date is set for 29th August 2025, which indicates further details will be provided regarding the opportunity as the process progresses towards a tender phase.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the health and social care industry, particularly those equipped to deliver services to the adult population. Companies specialising in home health care and housing support can leverage this opportunity for business growth by participating in the planned mini competitions under the SXL Care and Support Services Flexible Framework Agreement for SDS Option 3, providing a streamlined procurement path. Businesses familiar with public sector procurements in Scotland will find this opportunity particularly appealing, as East Lothian Council's initiative aligns with broader public service mandates and offers a stable, long-term engagement prospect.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Care at Home and Housing Support Services

Notice Description

East Lothian Council (the Council), on behalf of East Lothian Health & Social Care Partnership, seek to identify a provider to offer care at home and housing support services for Adults aged 16+.

Lot Information

Lot 1

East Lothian Council will undertake a mini competition via SXL Care and Support Services Flexible Framework Agreement for SDS Option 3.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000799094
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530503
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
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

85310000 - Social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Aug 2025Expired
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
EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@eastlothian.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1620827827

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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