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title: "CT1275 Self- Directed Support (SDS) Advice and Information Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b055"
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buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
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# CT1275 Self- Directed Support (SDS) Advice and Information Service

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b055

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council has awarded a contract for the provision of a Self-Directed Support (SDS) Advice and Information Service. This procurement falls under the Social work and related services category, specifically aiming to support individuals eligible for social care under The Social Care (Self-directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013. The contract, valued at £1,562,742, commenced on 3 February 2025 and spans five years with a potential extension of up to 36 months. Located in Edinburgh (UKM75 region), the procurement process followed an open procedure with a focus on both cost (30%) and quality (70%). The contract was awarded to the Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living (LCiL) on 22 January 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in social work services, particularly those with expertise in providing advice and support related to self-directed social care options. The service is crucial for helping supported individuals understand their choices and gain control over their lives, including assistance in recruiting and employing personal assistants if required. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on inclusive living, health, and social care will find this contract especially advantageous. This open procurement process not only allows these businesses to expand their services but also to play a vital role in enhancing social care in Edinburgh.

## Notice

The service being commissioned is in line with The Social Care (Self-directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013 to support Supported People to have control of their life. The Act came into force on 1 April 2014 and placed a duty on local authorities to offer people who are eligible for social care a range of 4 Self-Directed Support (SDS) options. This service supports people to understand of the four options available through SDS, offering advice on the options available and the service further offers option 1 supported people, the support to recruit and employ personal Assistants (PAs) where this option is later taken up.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract award notice following an open procedure to find a suitably qualified organisation to provide SDS advice and support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002228-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,562,742 |

## 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 | LOTHIAN CENTRE FOR INCLUSIVE LIVING (LCIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2025 at 15:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002228-2025
- 23 Oct 2024 at 07:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034233-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000781111
- https://www.procurementjourney.scot/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00290

## Provenance

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