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title: "Information and Advice for Carers and people with Disabilities"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-038bb6"
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# Information and Advice for Carers and people with Disabilities

Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-038bb6

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## Summary

West Lothian Council has issued a tender opportunity for the provision of an "Information and Advice for Carers and people with Disabilities" service in the social work services category. The tender, with the ID CC12441, is currently active and is aimed at providing essential support to unpaid carers and people with disabilities in West Lothian. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the deadline for tender submission is set for January 17, 2023.

This tender by West Lothian Council presents a significant business opportunity for organisations with expertise in social work services and a commitment to community support. Companies specialising in providing information and advice to carers and individuals with disabilities are well-suited to compete for this contract. The tender process involves assessment based on quality and price criteria, with a focus on elements like service delivery, partnership approach, and fair work practices. Interested businesses should ensure compliance with the specified contractual terms and financial stability requirements as part of their bid.

## Notice

There is a statutory requirement under Section 34 of the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 (the Act), for local authorities to establish and maintain, or ensure the establishment and maintenance of an information and advice service for relevant Carers. A new contract is required to ensure that an information advice and support service is provided to all unpaid careers and people with disabilities. The service will be provided to all residents of West Lothian who are carers or have disabilities. The service can be accessed on direct access basis or via referral from Social Work or other third sector organisations.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

There is a statutory requirement under Section 34 of the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 (the Act), for local authorities to establish and maintain, or ensure the establishment and maintenance of an information and advice service for relevant Carers. A new contract is required to ensure that an information advice and support service is provided to all unpaid careers and people with disabilities. The service will be provided to all residents of West Lothian who are carers or have disabilities. The service can be accessed on direct access basis or via referral from Social Work or other third sector organisations.

Renewal: Contract will be due for renewal on expiry.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002286-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 25 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Future contract notice will be published in 2025 or 2026 dependent on the use of the extension period. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,320,000 |
| Lots value | £1,320,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | LIVINGSTON |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH54 6FF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM14 West Lothian |
| Local authority | West Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Livingston South |
| Westminster constituency | Livingston |
| Delivery location | TLM78 West Lothian |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85310000 - Social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 25 Jan 2023 at 12:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002286-2023
- 8 Dec 2022 at 09:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034739-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.westlothian.gov.uk//
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000714836
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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