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title: "SLC - Independent Advice & Information Service on Self-Directed Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-039abb"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# SLC - Independent Advice & Information Service on Self-Directed Support

Buyer: SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-039abb

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## Summary

The South Lanarkshire Council is planning a tender with the title "SLC - Independent Advice & Information Service on Self-Directed Support" in the health and social work services category. The Council aims to commission a service for providing independent advice and information on Self-Directed Support over a 5-year period. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for June 1, 2023. The tender covers services in the UKM95 region.

This tender opportunity by South Lanarkshire Council presents a chance for businesses specializing in health and social work services to offer their expertise in providing independent advice and information on Self-Directed Support. Companies with experience in supporting individuals with care and support needs, legal and payroll services, and Individual Service Fund management could find this opportunity well-suited for contributing to the Council's objectives of enhancing social work resources.

## Notice

South Lanarkshire Council (the Council) Social Work Resources is seeking to commission an Independent Advice and Information Service on Self Directed Support in line with the national statutory guidance and strategic plan. We are therefore carrying out this market engagement in order to gauge market interest.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

South Lanarkshire Council (the Council) have a future service requirement for a locally based service to provide independent advice and information to members of the public regarding all aspects of Self-Directed Support, including information about the legislation and the four options available under The Social Care (Self Directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013. The service will include: - a sign-posting facility to direct the supported person to resources that will assist in the meeting of outcomes - the provision of information, support and advice in response to eligible referrals that will assist the individual to consider and understand the four options available to them - participation where requested in the support planning process - assistance to those supported persons that choose to employ staff to do so effectively and lawfully; and including support to the individual to access legal and payroll support - an Individual Service Fund management service that will be accessible to eligible individuals that choose an Individual Service Fund under Option 2 to fund all or some of their care and support package. This will include the management of prepaid card accounts The Council is considering a contract length of 5 years with the option to extend by a further 2 years subject to supplier performance, financial standing and availability of funding. Additional information: This PIN notice is for information only at this stage, there is no additional information or documentation available at the moment. If you are interested in this opportunity, please express an interest in the Notice and a notification will be sent out when the tender is available to download from Public Contracts Scotland Tender (PCS-T).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002377-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 May 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | HAMILTON |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML3 0AA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Hamilton North and East |
| Westminster constituency | Hamilton and Clyde Valley |
| Delivery location | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2023 at 10:16 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002377-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000720374
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=720374
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00410

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