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Respite Bed Provision

EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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Award

02 Apr 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

14 Nov 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Lothian Council has completed the procurement process for the "Respite Bed Provision" project, focused on delivering planned respite care services for older individuals within the East Lothian region. This procurement falls under the general public services category and follows an open procedure, aiming to secure a single respite bed within a nursing home on a block purchase basis. The contract awarded to HC One Ltd commenced on 6 March 2026, with a total value of approximately £371,381.95 GBP. The procurement was initially active with submissions closing by 12 December 2025, and an award was made immediately thereafter. The process highlights the opportunity for growth in the health and social care sector, presenting scope for organisations that can offer quality nursing care solutions in a residential setting.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in elderly care services to expand their offerings and establish stronger ties within local government projects. Companies with expertise in nursing home operations, particularly those capable of providing high-quality respite care, are ideally positioned to benefit from this procurement. The East Lothian Health & Social Care Partnership's commissioning approach provides a platform to enhance business visibility and sustainability, while contributing positively to community welfare. With further possible extensions over a four-year period, businesses involved may leverage long-term growth prospects, accompanied by potential community benefits as outlined within the procurement documents.

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Notice Information

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.

Renewal: Possible extensions of 1 year on 3 occasions. 4 years in total.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000815993
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553111
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
Large

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
£371,381 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20262 months 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

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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HC ONE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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