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title: "Thrive - A Place to Live: Provision of Supported Living Services and Visiting Support Service for People with Complex Mental Health Needs"
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buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
published: "2023-06-06"
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# Thrive - A Place to Live: Provision of Supported Living Services and Visiting Support Service for People with Complex Mental Health Needs

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d1da

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking to commission Supported Living and Visiting Support Services for individuals with complex mental health needs. The procurement process involves two lots: Visiting Support Services and Supported Living Services. The services are specifically tailored to individuals diagnosed with severe and enduring mental illness, requiring different levels of support. The Council has awarded contracts for both lots to various suppliers, with active status.

This tender from The City of Edinburgh Council can provide growth opportunities for businesses in the health and social work services sector. Companies specializing in providing services for individuals with complex mental health needs would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process, currently in the award stage, offers a chance for suppliers to engage with the Council to deliver essential care and support services to those in need.

## Notice

The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) is looking to commission Supported Living and Visiting Support Services for individuals with complex mental health needs For Lot One - Visiting Support Services, individuals who have been diagnosed and assessed via the three conversations approach as having severe and enduring mental illness shall receive support based in their own homes and communities. For Lot Two - Supported Living Services, individuals have similar complex mental health needs as outlined in Lot One. However, due to the complexity and severity of their needs require a more intensive support package including tenancy support

### Lot Information

Visiting Support Services

This service is available to all adults (i.e. those over 16 years of age) who have been diagnosed as having severe and enduring mental illness. Service Users will have been assessed by the City of Edinburgh Council (Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership) as requiring visiting support. Service Users affected by mental health illness may require support because they are acutely unwell or have long term mental illness which significantly impacts their functioning and motivation to care for themselves independently or their ability to sustain relationships. Additional information: This requirement is subject to the Light Touch Regime.

Renewal: The City of Edinburgh Council reserves the option to extend for a further periods up to a maximum of 36 months.

Supported Living Services

This Service is provided to individuals who have similar complex mental health needs as outlined in Lot 1. However, due to the complexity and severity of their needs require a more intensive support package including tenancy support. Access to this service will be through a mental health accommodation panel following assessment by the City of Edinburgh Council.

Renewal: The City of Edinburgh Council reserves the option to extend in periods of up to 36 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015911-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 6 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Early to mid 2027 if full extension options are taken up. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | £10,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8BG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 12 |
| Supplier names | CARR GOMM; CYRENIANS EDINBURGH; ENABLE; HILLCREST FUTURES; LIFEWAYS COMMUNITY CARE; LINK GROUP; LORETTO CARE; PENUMBRA; SAMH; THE RICHMOND FELLOWSHIP SCOTLAND; VOYAGE 1 LIMITED T/A VOYAGE CARE; WITH YOU |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

## Release History

- 6 Jun 2023 at 08:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015911-2023
- 6 Aug 2021 at 13:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019051-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000661373
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00290
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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