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title: "2021-43 Community Link Workers Service"
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# 2021-43 Community Link Workers Service

Buyer: WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028d6e

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## Summary

The West Dunbartonshire Council, located in Dumbarton, is conducting a procurement process for the "2021-43 Community Link Workers Service," aimed at delivering health and social work services throughout West Dunbartonshire. This open tender is at the planning stage, with a completion date of March 1, 2021, for submissions. The council is focusing on achieving social benefits as part of the evaluation criteria, which will affect the contract award decision, where the most economically advantageous tender will be selected. The successful contractor will work closely with GP practices in the region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social services, particularly those experienced in integrating community resources and primary care. Companies with capabilities in managing community link services or those that have a strong understanding of the needs of vulnerable populations would be well suited to compete. Additionally, those committed to delivering community benefits such as employment, skills training, and health improvement initiatives will find alignment with the council’s strategic objectives.

## Notice

West Dunbartonshire Council and The Health and Social Care Partnership Service (WDHSCP) wish to tender a requirement for a Community Link Workers Service to be delivered throughout the West Dunbartonshire Council geographical region. The service will be delivered in partnership with GP Practices, WD HSCP and the successful provider who will have experience and knowledge of delivering services to people who may be experiencing complex social circumstances.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

West Dunbartonshire Council, whose service delivery is carried out by West Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care Partnership (WDHSCP), "the Council", seeks to appoint "the Provider" to develop a "Community Link Workers Service" which will be provided within GP Practices or hubs across West Dunbartonshire to support people to live well through strengthening connections between community resources and primary care. The Council strategic commissioning outcomes reflect the commitment to the safety and protection of the most vulnerable people within its care and within the wider communities. The Council integrated approach to service delivery across community health and care, as well as third sector providers, aims to deliver effective and targeted specialist services to support safe, strong and involved communities. The Provider will deliver the Service Specification to meet Council requirements. The aim of the Service is to support people to live well through strengthening connections between community resources and primary care. Also to provide a person-centred service that is responsive to the needs and interests of Service Users registered with a GP Practice within the West Dunbartonshire geographical area.

Renewal: Option to extend on a further 3 occasions of up to 12 months on each occasion

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012440-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 May 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,264,910 |
| Lots value | £2,264,910 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,255,758 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | DUMBARTON |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G82 1QL |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire |
| Local authority | West Dunbartonshire |
| Electoral ward | Dumbarton |
| Westminster constituency | West Dunbartonshire |
| Delivery location | TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ALLIANCE SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2021 at 12:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012440-2021
- 26 Jan 2021 at 15:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001560-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://www.connectlink.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Released_NALW_Code-of-Practice-for-employers-of-social-prescribing-link-workers-and-social-prescribing-link-workers_12-June-2019.pdf
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00153
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/business/suppliers/procurement/

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