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title: "Carer Services in East Lothian"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0294a0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL"
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# Carer Services in East Lothian

Buyer: EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0294a0

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## Summary

The East Lothian Council has conducted a public procurement process for Carer Services in East Lothian, classified under health and social work services. This procurement is currently at the planning stage, having been noted on 19 February 2021, with a call for interested parties to register by the tender deadline of 16 March 2021. The contract will support the delivery of a Carers Strategy aimed at assisting young, young adult, and adult carers. The anticipated contract duration is two years, with the option to extend for an additional two years. Services will be delivered in East Lothian, encompassing a variety of support mechanisms for carers.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social services, particularly those with experience in community engagement and support for carers. Companies that can provide tailored information, advice services, and one-on-one support will be well-positioned to compete successfully. Businesses that focus on training and educational links with the community, as well as those that can demonstrate a commitment to social value, may also find this contract aligns with their growth strategies.

## Notice

Award of contract for Carers Services. East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership (ELHSCP) has developed a Carers Strategy that aims to ensure that young carers, young adult carers and adult carers are supported to manage their caring responsibilities. The strategy also aims to support these carers to manage their own health and wellbeing and are able to have a life of their own outwith the caring role.

### Lot Information

Carer Services for Young Carers and Young Adult Carers

East Lothian Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced service provider to facilitate identification and engagement of young adult carers and young carers, support completion of Young Carer Statements and provide appropriate carer information and advice through the provision of 1:1 support. Services provided will also include: - young carers club places for young carers to provide a range of activities that offer a break from caring; - 1:1 support to young carers, young adult carers and their families; - awareness raising sessions to schools, further education providers and the local business community; - support to young adult carers to achieve positive destinations through either employment or further training/education Anticipated contract duration is 2 years with the option for the Council to extend for a further 2 years (year on year basis). Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Carer Services for Adults

A suitably qualified and experienced service provider to facilitate identification of adult carers, support completion of Adult Carer Support plans, provide appropriate carer information and advice services, as well as offering peer support, counselling and engagement opportunities for carers. Anticipated contract duration is 2 years with the option for the Council to extend for a further 2 years (year on year basis). Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012584-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 May 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,890,636 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH41 3HA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian |
| Local authority | East Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Haddington and Lammermuir |
| Westminster constituency | Lothian East |
| Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CARERS OF EAST LOTHIAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2021 at 14:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012584-2021
- 19 Feb 2021 at 16:40 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003384-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00181
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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