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Tender

21 Jul 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Angus Council is seeking to procure a Community Link Worker Service to support individuals aged 16 and over in enhancing their health and wellbeing by tackling non-medical social factors. This open procedure tender has a maximum budget of £320,000, covering an initial one-year contract with an optional extension for another year. The service is set to commence on 1 February 2027 in Angus, UK (region UKM71), contributing to general public services by working alongside GP practices and primary care teams. The deadline for submissions is 17 August 2026, at 12:00 PM. This tender process, currently in the 'tender' stage, involves submitting bids electronically through the Public Contracts Scotland portal.

The opportunity to tender for this contract presents significant growth potential for businesses involved in community health services and social care. Providers with expertise in delivering person-centred, holistic support that addresses issues such as social isolation, mental wellbeing, and housing difficulties will find this contract particularly suitable. The engagement offers potential for collaboration with local health services to support community interventions and promote sustainable social support mechanisms. By contributing towards reducing health inequalities and enhancing community resilience, service providers can leverage this contract to bolster their portfolio in public health and wellbeing initiatives. Contributing to this project also presents a chance to further sustainability and community benefit objectives as outlined by Angus Council.

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Notice Title

Angus Community Link Worker Service

Notice Description

Angus Council intends to procure a Community Link Worker Service to support people aged 16 years and over to improve their health and wellbeing by addressing the non-medical social factors that impact their lives. Working alongside GP practices and primary care teams, Community Link Workers will provide person-centred, holistic support, helping individuals access community resources and services that improve wellbeing, reduce health inequalities and promote earlier intervention. The maximum available budget for this contract is 320,000 GBP for the initial one-year contract period and the optional one-year extension. Bidders are required to submit prices for both the initial one-year contract period and the optional one-year extension in the Pricing Schedule - Part 6. The combined total value must not exceed 320,000 GBP. Tenders exceeding this amount will be excluded from further consideration. TUPE may apply and information has been provided in Part 8 of the tender documents. This procurement represents a re-procurement of an existing service/contract. Following a review of service requirements and available funding, the requirement has been revised and the contract value is reduced compared with the previous arrangement. A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: CLW Part 7 - Quality Statement, Question 6 asks bidders to provide information on how they will assist the council in furthering specific sustainability and community benefit objectives. This will be evaluated as part of the tender process. Please note that each Bidder should complete a Single Procurement Document (SPD) on Public Contracts (Scotland PCS). Financial and Insurance criteria have been included in the SPD. If after reading the tender documents Providers decide not to submit a bid - please kindly withdraw your interest. This will assist us in planning and allocating resources for the evaluation panel more effectively. Thank you

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Community Link Worker Service will support people aged 16 and over to manage their health and wellbeing by addressing non-medical social factors. Delivered under the General Medical Services (GMS) contract in Scotland, Community Link Workers work alongside GPs and primary care teams as non-clinical practitioners, providing holistic, person-centred support to individuals experiencing issues such as social isolation, mental wellbeing concerns, financial hardship, housing difficulties, bereavement, loneliness, and other social factors impacting health and wellbeing. Through one-to-one support, social prescribing, and supported access to local services and community organisations, Community Link Workers help individuals identify personal goals, improve resilience, and engage with appropriate community-based support. The service also strengthens links between GP practices and community resources, supporting earlier intervention, reducing health inequalities, and improving overall wellbeing through non-medical approaches that complement primary care services. This contract is planned for a 1 February 2027 start date and to be in place for 1 year with an end date of 31 January 2028 with an option to extend for a further year with and end date of 31 January 2029. The estimated contract value of 320,000 GBP represents the maximum whole-life value of the contract, including the optional extension period. The maximum available budget for this contract is 320,000 GBP for the initial one-year contract period and the optional one-year extension. Bidders are required to submit prices for both the initial one-year contract period and the optional one-year extension in the Pricing Schedule - Part 6. The combined total value must not exceed 320,000 GBP. Tenders exceeding this amount will be excluded from further consideration. TUPE may apply and information has been provided in Part 8 of the tender documents. This procurement represents a re-procurement of an existing service/contract. Following a review of service requirements and available funding, the requirement has been revised and the contract value is reduced compared with the previous arrangement. If after reading the tender documents Providers decide not to submit a bid -please kindly withdraw your interest. This will assist us in planning and allocating resources for the evaluation panel more effectively. Thank you

Renewal: There is a one year extension available.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000837780
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560555
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312310 - Guidance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ANGUS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
FORFAR
Postcode
DD8 1AN
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City

Local Authority
Angus
Electoral Ward
Forfar and District
Westminster Constituency
Angus and Perthshire Glens

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560555
    Angus Community Link Worker Service - Angus Council intends to procure a Community Link Worker Service to support people aged 16 years and over to improve their health and wellbeing by addressing the non-medical social factors that impact their lives. Working alongside GP practices and primary care teams, Community Link Workers will provide person-centred, holistic support, helping individuals access community resources and services that improve wellbeing, reduce health inequalities and promote earlier intervention. The maximum available budget for this contract is 320,000 GBP for the initial one-year contract period and the optional one-year extension. Bidders are required to submit prices for both the initial one-year contract period and the optional one-year extension in the Pricing Schedule - Part 6. The combined total value must not exceed 320,000 GBP. Tenders exceeding this amount will be excluded from further consideration. TUPE may apply and information has been provided in Part 8 of the tender documents. This procurement represents a re-procurement of an existing service/contract. Following a review of service requirements and available funding, the requirement has been revised and the contract value is reduced compared with the previous arrangement. A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: CLW Part 7 - Quality Statement, Question 6 asks bidders to provide information on how they will assist the council in furthering specific sustainability and community benefit objectives. This will be evaluated as part of the tender process. Please note that each Bidder should complete a Single Procurement Document (SPD) on Public Contracts (Scotland PCS). Financial and Insurance criteria have been included in the SPD. If after reading the tender documents Providers decide not to submit a bid - please kindly withdraw your interest. This will assist us in planning and allocating resources for the evaluation panel more effectively. Thank you

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