Planning

Respite Bed Provision

EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

East Lothian Council is in the planning stage for a tender titled "Respite Bed Provision", focused on the provision of planned respite care for older people. The procurement falls under the services category with a particular emphasis on health and social care, specifically block purchasing a single respite bed within a nursing home. This opportunity is to be delivered in East Lothian, which is located in region UKM73. Interested parties should note the important future notice date set for 31st October 2025, by which further details will be communicated regarding the tender process.

This tender presents a significant prospect for businesses operating in the healthcare and social service sectors, particularly those managing or owning nursing homes capable of providing respite care services. The requirement for a block purchase of respite care services implies a steady and predictable engagement, beneficial for long-term planning and resource allocation. Businesses with a robust presence in East Lothian or the surrounding areas, and those with experience in public service contracts, are well-suited to compete in this opportunity provided by East Lothian Council.

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Notice Title

Respite Bed Provision

Notice Description

Provision of Planned Respite Care for Older People

Lot Information

Lot 1

East Lothian Council (the Council), on behalf of East Lothian Health & Social Care Partnership, seek to commission a single respite bed within a nursing home on a block purchase basis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000810505
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539421
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

85000000 - Health and 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
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Oct 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

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

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