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title: "Responder Service for Overnight Support for Adults"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-030002"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
published: "2022-08-23"
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# Responder Service for Overnight Support for Adults

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-030002

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council has awarded a contract for the provision of a responder service for overnight support for adults to Blackwood Homes and Care. The procurement process, which was completed on 4th August 2022, involves a single supplier framework to offer remote support and responder services. The contract falls under the Health and social work services classification, with a total contract value of £5,170,746. The procurement method used was an open procedure.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses operating in the health and social work services sector to engage with The City of Edinburgh Council. Companies specializing in remote support services and responder solutions for overnight assistance are well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement process aims to increase options for individuals needing night-time support and reduce reliance on in-home staff through the utilization of technology and appropriate staffing solutions.

## Notice

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking to establish a single supplier framework to provide remote support and a responder service as an alternative for people who currently have staff who support them at night where appropriate, and as a first option of night time support in new packages of care.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking to establish a framework to provide remote support and a responder service as an alternative for people who currently have staff who support them at night where appropriate, and as a first option of night time support in new packages of care. The key objectives of this service are to increase options for people who need night time support, reduce reliance on staff in homes, utilise technology for planned and emergency situations and to provide a staffed service where appropriate.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023384-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,170,746 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLACKWOOD HOMES AND CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

## Release History

- 23 Aug 2022 at 07:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023384-2022
- 10 Dec 2021 at 16:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030859-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000676880
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00290

## Provenance

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