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title: "Specialist Support and Accommodation for a Young Adult with Disabilities"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03410d"
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buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
published: "2022-05-27"
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# Specialist Support and Accommodation for a Young Adult with Disabilities

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03410d

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is currently in the planning stage of procuring a care service titled "Specialist Support and Accommodation for a Young Adult with Disabilities." This tender falls under the social work services industry category, specifically aimed at providing high-quality care for an 18-year-old individual with complex needs. The procurement method is selective, involving negotiations, with the submission deadline set for 30th June 2022. The contract is expected to commence in August 2022, lasting for three years, with an option to extend for an additional two years at yearly intervals. The location for this tender is Edinburgh, UK.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in care at home services or supported accommodation, particularly those with experience in handling clients with learning disabilities and other related challenges. Companies that can demonstrate the ability to provide high staffing ratios and high-quality care would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, the inclusion of community benefits in the procurement process highlights a commitment to social responsibility, making this an attractive proposition for businesses focused on impactful service delivery.

## Notice

The City of Edinburgh Council are looking to procure a suitably qualified Care at Home service or Specialist Supported Accommodation service to provide the management of/ and supply of high quality carers to support the care for a 18 year old young person (G) who has a diagnosis of learning disability, autism and mood disorder and displays challenging behaviour. G is blind due to his self-injurious behaviours.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The City of Edinburgh Council are looking to procure a suitably qualified Care at Home service or Specialist Supported Accommodation service to provide the management of/ and supply of high quality carers to support the care for a 18 year old young person (G) who has a diagnosis of learning disability, autism and mood disorder and displays challenging behaviour. G is blind due to his self-injurious behaviours. Care at Home service - The staffing ratio would begin at 3:1, 24 hours a day but will be subject to review and possibly reduce depending on G's level of need. Specialist Supported Accommodation service - The staffing ratio would begin at 3:1 24 hours a day but will be subject to review and possibly reduce depending on G's level of need. G will require accommodation for his sole use. Additional information: Documents are attached to this notice which provide additional information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014951-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Procedure involving negotiations |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 27 May 2022 at 14:44 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014951-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000695018
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=695018
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00290

## Provenance

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